There are hundreds, if not thousands, of research studies, commentaries, and articles published on the effects of military life upon children: the advantages and...
I have three kids, and when they were babies and toddlers, it was so easy to find “friends” for them, i.e., I found friends...
This month marks our ninth year of marriage. As we begin to plan ways to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary, I am reminded of all...
Every few years the military sweeps us from coast to coast and sometimes even OCONUS (Outside Continental United States). For a woman who grew...
I know that I cannot be the only one who has heard this. And to be honest, I have heard it one too many...
Call me crazy, but I absolutely love PCSing! It is a great opportunity to purge all the junk in our house, find a new...
P.C.S. aka “Permanent Change of Station”: Isn’t it funny how something so simple—a single phrase, the arrangement of three seemingly harmless letters—can completely throw you...
Here is a little known military life truth: Making friends and keeping them is no easy task. We all know how it feels to...
It's that time of year again. We know it well. It starts around mid-May and goes through late summer. Permanent Change of Station (PCS)...
Won any awards lately? Any big promotions on the horizon? Eh, me either girl, you’re in good company here. It turns out we're not...
It was perfectly planned. My husband and I would take our youngest son with us, stop at my grandma’s house, stay in a hotel...
When I was a little girl, I used to call the American flag the "Pledge-a-llegiance." My grandfather and I would spend countless road trips...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
