Military Spouse Team

Are You A Stress Junkie?

This piece was originally published in our print magazine in January 2014. For more information on how you can subscribe… Read More

Those Dreaded Words, “We Need To Talk”

Guest Author: Rachel Engel, Air Force spouse As completely cliche as it sounds, my first serious boyfriend actually used the… Read More

Dear Sally, My Husband is Struggling and I Want to Help

Dear Sally, I am concerned about my husband. He has deployed several times, but has never seen combat. I thought… Read More

Our Two Amazing, Autistic Military Kids

Article by: Rebekah BavryPhoto Credit: kitthuongphotogrpahy.com I'm that mom. That mom you see in the store with her two kids… Read More

Judgmental Spouse Confessions

Editors Note: All of the pieces in our Confessions Series are, and will remain, anonymous. This has allowed us to… Read More

Should We Live Apart?

Dear Sally, At what point should we let our kids have a say in whether or not we accompany their… Read More

What Can YOU Do To Make Sure TRICARE Works For Military Kids?

Guest article by: Susan Reynolds, Military SpousePhoto credit: Morgan Slade, Military Spouse I really don't like moments of self-doubt.  I… Read More

Five Honest Conversations You Should Have With Your Doctor

This piece was originally published in the Military Spouse Magazine in January of 2014. For details on how you can… Read More

Confession: I Love You, My Child… But I Don’t Like You Right Now

Editors Note: Just like all of the pieces in this series, the author will remain anonymous so that others may… Read More

Hanging Up the Sea Bag – As Retirement Quickly Approaches

The time is getting closer (okay, a year and a half away, but still).  We need to plan it.  Maybe… Read More

A Tale Of Two Pregnancies

Two babies. Two pregnancies. One woman. I taped the printed list to the back of the bathroom door just in… Read More

Handling Deployment Distance

Technology has certainly changed the way that many military spouses communicate with their service member during deployment.  We talked to… Read More

Army Rethinks Ink – What Soldiers Told Us About the New Policy

Not only will U.S. Army soldiers not have the right to bare arms like their Marine Corps comrades, but future… Read More

50 Things Dating a Service Member Has Taught Me

While we, of course, always love to hear from those who are married to members of the military, this time… Read More

The Phone Call that Still Haunts Me

By: Kenna Ray Hunter, Army Spouse It was early morning, May 31st, the day before our first wedding anniversary. I… Read More

Respecting The Uniform

Editors Note: Due to the language in the cartoon mentioned below, we are not showing it on this page. We… Read More

Drama Queen Spouse Confessions

Hi. I'm your Monday Confessions anonymous military spouse... my confession? I am a drama queen. It all began a decade… Read More

What the Heck is Going On with Ukraine?

What's the fuss about? Since late February, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly sent about 16,000 Russian troops, military ships,… Read More