Life
For All the Military Babies Gone Too Soon
By Amy Schofield In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Everyone… Read More
8 Things We Wish Our Servicemembers Knew
Loud thoughts are a trademark of silent lips. Why can’t we just say what/how we feel? Why can’t honest communication… Read More
6 Things That Probably Won’t Happen During Deployment
Let me be real honest here. Me + deployments = embracing a special brand of mediocrity. And, surprisingly, I’m… Read More
Do We Have to Invite In-Laws to Homecoming?
Simply put, some of us want that romantic moment all to ourselves. The thrill of spotting your husband or wife… Read More
My Tears Release My Grief and Worry
It is day five. The morning was hectic, but we made it out the door ready to navigate the path… Read More
9 Secret Strategies to Survive a Short Notice PCS
Often, military families have months to anticipate and plan for a PCS move. Even when you don’t yet know the… Read More
The Healing Power of Pets
Of all the places my husband and I could move to with the military – we never expected the Walter… Read More
Why “You Know What You Signed Up For” Might Actually Be Fair to Say
I typically cringe when someone says “You know what you signed up for.” In a sense, you have a decent… Read More
Milspouse, Which Ballroom Dance Are You?
The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise are over, and anyone who follows ABC’s programming knows that means it’s time for…… Read More
3 Unspoken Vows I Now Say Out Loud As a Seasoned Military Spouse
At a family reunion several years ago, my uncle asked, “What unspoken vows do you have in your marriage?” He… Read More