Life
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… Read More
How One Spouse Said “Yes” and Made National Wrestling History
Just a few short years ago, Megan Brown had never seen a wrestling match. Today, she is the head coach… Read More
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… Read More
You Are NOT the Victim
There is a hard truth that doesn’t get talked about enough in the military spouse community. Sometimes, the problem isn’t… Read More
Love, Career, and the Long Game No One Warned Us About
How military marriage evolves when plans fall apart and recommitment becomes a choice, not a fantasy. No one really explains… Read More
New Podcast Alert: Note To Herself
If you are looking for a new podcast, Note To Herself might be the hour of honesty you didn’t know… Read More
The Version of Me That Didn’t Make It: The Pick-Your-Donuts Theory
Military life teaches many lessons that don’t appear in any welcome packet. One of the most important is learning that… Read More
Friendship Isn’t Just on Base: Why Local Community Matters More Than You Think
When we move to a new duty station, most of us instinctively look inward. We find the base.We find the… Read More
“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… Read More
The CARE Blueprint for Military Life
Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. And neither does becoming a military spouse. No one hands you a… Read More