When “Strong” Starts to Feel Exhausting
There’s a certain pride in military life. We handle things. We adapt. We “make it work.” But sometimes you hit ...
Raising Resilient Kids Without Raising Tiny Stress Balls
“Military kids are so resilient.” It’s one of the most repeated compliments in our community. And it’s true — military ...
Spring Bucket List for Military Families (No Leave Required)
Spring in military life can feel like a waiting room. Waiting for PCS orders.Waiting for deployment dates.Waiting for summer plans. ...
Living in Compressed Time: Why It Makes Friendship Feel Intense
Military life compresses time. Birthdays feel more meaningful because someone might move next year. Holidays are cherished because family isn’t ...
Why Military Friendships Form So Fast
There’s a moment in military life that almost feels predictable. You meet another spouse at a playground, chapel event, school ...
What I Wish I Knew Before My First PCS (That No One Told Me)
Your first PCS feels official. Like you’ve unlocked the “real” version of military life. No one tells you that it’s ...
Intentional in the Ordinary: A Hello From Your Friend Next Door
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Teri — a military spouse of ten years, mom of two school-aged girls, and ...
The Unofficial Military Spouse Spring Reset Checklist
March is the in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite settled. Which makes it the perfect time for a reset. ...
The Loudest Voice in the Room Is Yours
You can survive deployment, cancer, and combat — but still lose to your own thoughts. There is a voice that ...
March Madness, But It’s Just Our Schedules
Welcome to March Madness: Military Family Edition. No basketball. Just chaos. Let’s break down the bracket. Round 1: Field Exercise ...
We Don’t Need More “Strong Spouse” Narratives
On Resilience Fatigue and the courage to stop white-knuckling your life I’m not strong because I don’t feel it. I’m ...
Luck of the Military Spouse: 10 Things We Call “Lucky” (But Totally Aren’t)
Every March, someone says it. “You’re so lucky you got that duty station.”“You’re lucky childcare worked out.”“You’re lucky your spouse ...
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions for Military Families (Even If They’re Deployed)
St. Patrick’s Day in military life can feel… complicated. You want to make it fun for the kids.You want to ...
Making Friends on Base is Basically Speed Dating
If you’ve ever made a new parent friend at a duty station, you know the script. “Where are you from?”“How ...
From Addiction to Influence: How Jacob “JJ” Howland Is Using Wrestling to Help Veterans and Youth Stay in the Fight
In a culture where strength is often mistaken for silence, Jacob “JJ” Howland is choosing something different. He’s choosing to ...
The Emotional Timeline of Deployment No One Talks About
Spring in military life doesn’t always mean flowers. Sometimes it means orders. If a deployment is coming, there’s an emotional ...
What’s Real: Meet Bree Carroll
Meet Columnist Bree Carroll Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. Do you ever find yourself wondering what you’re ...
Strength Isn’t a Straight Line
Strength isn’t loud. It’s a thousand quiet choices. When people hear the words military spouse, they often picture strength. But ...
