I dropped by my neighbor’s house the other day and was pleasantly surprised when she offered me the cutest little dessert. She had a...
“I don’t know what to do,” my 11 year old said as she plopped down at the kitchen table.
“About what?” I asked her.
“About my...
Military families make up less than 0.5 percent of the American population.
Though we have been at war since 9/11, few Americans have served in...
My best friend and I have been friends since we were in sixth grade. I'm not even going to tell you how long ago...
A few weeks ago, I was bracing for a busy day. My son woke up feeling sick and since I work from home, I...
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than turkey (or tofurkey in some cases). Thanksgiving in the military often means spending the holiday away from family and...
I'm holding his pudgy, grimy little hand, feeling his nerves flow through me. We're sitting on the outskirts of the playground at his new...
As a 10-year-old kid, my heart's desire was to marry Jareth, The Goblin King, from the Labyrinth. Obviously, I was a true romantic even...
Moving away from your tribe is arguably the hardest part of a military permanent change of station (PCS). You spend between two and five...
I’ve turned into an introvert who can play extrovert as I’ve grown older. I don’t believe the pandemic has helped me socially, as we’ve...
I sealed the dishwasher and pressed the start button for the second time that day. I sighed and reached for my grande-sized beverage on...
In December of 2001, I sat on the floor in the Newark airport crying as I heard them announce the final boarding call for...
Military Lifestyle
Stop Feeling Guilty for Desiring More
Releasing Guilt and Reclaiming Your Own Desire
One thing I learned quickly when I became a military spouse was that I had absolutely no business...
