From Military Spouse to Parent of Active Duty: 3 Tips for Making the Transition
My husband had served on active duty for over 25 years when our oldest son Matthew announced that he’d decided...
Jen McDonald is an experienced editor and longtime writer for both the military spouse and homeschooling worlds. She’s been published in numerous national publications and several books, including Chicken Soup for the Soul. She and her now retired Air Force husband have lived all over the world and have four children, one who is now also serving in the Air Force. The author of the bestselling book You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse and the host of the Milspouse Matters podcast, Jen loves to encourage and connect with other military spouses at jenmcdonald.net, on Facebook at facebook.com/jenmcdonaldwriter, and on Twitter and Instagram as @jenmcdonald88
My husband had served on active duty for over 25 years when our oldest son Matthew announced that he’d decided...
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It’s now been a couple of years since my husband retired from 31 years of active military service. I was...
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I shuffled into the dark kitchen in the early morning, like so many Thanksgivings before in our married life. As...
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Longtime military spouse and contributor to Militaryspouse.com, Jen McDonald has a brand new Q&A for military spouses on her website,...
Dear Friends and Family, It’s not you. It’s me. No, this isn’t a break up letter, but rather an attempt...
Our household goods had finally arrived from our recent overseas move after several months of the limbo of extended temporary...
I hunched forward in my chair, figuring if I made myself seem smaller, no one would notice me or force...
Travel and accommodations were provided by Warner Bros. Pictures. 12 Strong, from Warner Bros. Pictures, will release on January 19,...
Note: the movie 12 Strong releases on January 19. Travel and accommodations were provided by Warner Bros. Pictures. Many military...
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