The Military Raised You Too
When Hannah, our oldest, was five years old, she started kindergarten without her dad. That sentence sounds small when written...
It’s Your Turn Now: The Myth of Getting Your Life Back After the Military
For twenty years, I heard some version of the same promise. “One day, it will be your turn.” It came...
“You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup” Is Not a Strategy
I was sitting with a friend who isn’t part of the military community when she said it: “You know… you...
The Identity We Postponed: Who Are You When the Mission Ends?
Before military life, I was a little wild. Not reckless—just alive in a way that didn’t ask for permission. I...
Strong Women Still Break
I have always been the one who holds it together. When things go bad, I don’t panic. I don’t fall...
Decision Fatigue: When Your Entire Life Resets Every Three Years
Military families get very good at starting over. New town.New house.New schools.New doctors.New grocery store.New church.New friends. And if you’re...
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Depleted.
For a long time, I thought I was burned out. That seemed like the most reasonable explanation. Military life is...
When “Resilience” Becomes Chronic Deprioritization
There’s a phrase that floats around military communities like a badge of honor. Military spouses are “resilient.” We say it...
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...
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...
From Ministry to Wrestling Mats: Finding Purpose After Military Retirement
You don’t always lose your calling. Sometimes it just changes arenas. Guys. It is good to be back. Truly —...
After Action Report: Military Retirement and the Truth No One Warns You About
Meet Megan Brown — A Reintroduction You can outrun grief for a while. You cannot avoid it forever. For nearly...
Unleash Creativity and Beat Boredom: The Lego Escape Room Adventure
As summertime rolls in, military families are faced with the age-old dilemma: how to keep the kids entertained without breaking...
Myth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military Transition
As my husband prepared to exit his 20-year career in active-duty service, I braced myself for the uncertainties and adjustments...
The Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real Rest
In the chaotic whirlwind of military life, we military spouses often find ourselves adept at the art of deprioritization—putting our...
Empowering Military Spouses: The AMSE “More Than a MilSpouse” Summit
This past week, nearly 50 military spouses gathered at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Ft. Belvoir for a...
Inspire Up Foundation Launches “The Giving Era” Campaign
The military community knows the Inspire Up crew for their annual Giving Tuesday Military campaign, the amazing live pop up...
Sally Roberts and “Wrestle Like A Girl” Empower the Next Generation of Female Wrestlers
In the world of wrestling, Sally Roberts stands as a powerhouse of strength, resilience, and determination. A former elite wrestler,...
