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The Unofficial Military Spouse Spring Reset Checklist
March is the in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite settled. Which makes it the perfect time for a reset.… Read More
The Loudest Voice in the Room Is Yours
You can survive deployment, cancer, and combat — but still lose to your own thoughts. There is a voice that… Read More
March Madness, But It’s Just Our Schedules
Welcome to March Madness: Military Family Edition. No basketball. Just chaos. Let’s break down the bracket. Round 1: Field Exercise… Read More
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… Read More
Luck of the Military Spouse: 10 Things We Call “Lucky” (But Totally Aren’t)
Every March, someone says it. “You’re so lucky you got that duty station.”“You’re lucky childcare worked out.”“You’re lucky your spouse… Read More
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… Read More
The Emotional Timeline of Deployment No One Talks About
Spring in military life doesn’t always mean flowers. Sometimes it means orders. If a deployment is coming, there’s an emotional… Read More
What’s Real: Meet Bree Carroll
Meet Columnist Bree Carroll Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. Do you ever find yourself wondering what you’re… Read More
Strength Isn’t a Straight Line
Strength isn’t loud. It’s a thousand quiet choices. When people hear the words military spouse, they often picture strength. But… Read More
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 —… Read More