Tag: military spouse
Career & Education Resources for Military Spouses
The first time I was laid off in 2021 I was 33 weeks pregnant, stationed with my spouse at a remote Army base in...
Why I Chose Substitute Teaching as a Military Spouse
Navigating military life comes with its share of obstacles, and one of the toughest challenges for many military spouses is securing meaningful and flexible...
Which Home, for the Holidays?
Home for the holidays is a tricky concept for military families. I could write the introduction script for new military spouses or families meeting...
A Letter to my Fellow Military Spouses over 40
Dear Fellow Military Spouses Over 40,
I’m writing this letter with a heart full of understanding, camaraderie, and perhaps a little humor... because let’s face...
Celebrate Moon Day with these Books!
International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission. Apollo...
Relocating your POV
Embarking on your PCS journey can be both exciting and daunting. And it’s no secret that relocating to a new duty station involves meticulous...
To the Mom of a Military Spouse
An open letter to the Mom of a Military Spouse,
Aka my mom. And the moms out there who’ve earned it.
You don’t have your own...
5 Reasons to Start a New Hobby While Your Spouse Is...
As a military spouse, your service member is likely away for periods of time. Whether it’s months or weeks, this time can leave you...
Red Cross Messages: The Essential Details
About three weeks into my husband’s one year unaccompanied PCS tour overseas, I needed to make my first Red Cross message in his career....
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Are you a woman who is associated with the military who enjoys writing, social media, and connecting with...
My First Decade As A Military Spouse
My husband and I have just celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary and I’ve, naturally, been reflecting on my first decade as a military spouse....
The Art of Being Alone
The sun beat on my shoulders as I bent over and trimmed the kale. A bundle of edible leaves sat in a bowl, and...