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