Tag: friendship
Grit and Heart (and Also Quite Smart): This Is What Military...
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...
How Moving Has Made Me a Better Person (I Hope!)
I was 18 years old the first time I moved away from home. And it changed me.
I learned how to live with another female.
As...
When To Say Goodbye to a Friend for Good
Friendship can be hard especially when balanced on a perpetually spinning wheel. I liken military friendships to a roller coaster; the ride can be...
The Case for Celebrating Birthdays: A New Year’s Resolution
Yea, I’m a birthday girl; birthdays are important to me, and I’m here to tell you that they should be for you, too.
Before things...
An Ode to the Moms Left at Home
During your spouse's deployment, you have to really dig deep for strength. You claw away at yourself to find another ounce of courage, patience,...
Old Wives’ Tales: Having Babies After 35
Carrie Underwood came under criticism in 2018 for remarks she made during an interview with Redbook. When asked if she wanted a large family,...
What I Learned When I Met a Kid I Didn’t Like
I once heard someone say, “Kids are like farts, you only like your own.”
It’s disgusting, kind of funny, and sometimes a little true. However,...
Keeping Your Long Distance Friendships Alive
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...
Quaking In Your Heels: Embracing Vulnerability as Your Greatest Strength
"Sometimes you feel foolish, even look foolish, but you do the thing anyway.”
–Gus, The Go Giver
She’s beautiful, collected, approachable and she's oozing self-confidence. Her...
The Problem with Resting Pleasant Face
This article is a public service announcement. I have to get the word out to see if there are others like me, in hopes...
When the Bickering is Too Much: Sibling Edition
After only one week of summer break, my sanity was definitely being tested.
Please tell me I wasn't the only mom feeling like that.
Sibling Love
I...
When Words of Affirmation Don’t Come Naturally
Have you heard of the book The Five Love Languages? It was all the rage with my friends when I was in college, so...