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Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration

Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on ReintegrationRebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - Michelle@TheWaitingWarriors.com  We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to… Read More

Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses

Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military SpousesLearning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - Michelle@TheWaitingWarriors.com  As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I… Read More

Lightning Flashes and Thunder Roars

Lightning Flashes and Thunder RoarsLightning Flashes and Thunder Roars

“Head to your cars or the school. NOW!” As the coach shouted, another rumble of thunder sent us all running… Read More

10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration

10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration

The mayhem of military moves, broken furniture, and missing bikes from the transit truck is upon us. The whole military… Read More

Summer Break on a Budget

Summer Break on a BudgetSummer Break on a Budget

Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed… Read More

Budget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great Outdoors

Budget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great OutdoorsBudget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great Outdoors

Exploring the outdoors is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. The possibilities are truly endless.… Read More

Jackie Pope: A Heart of Compassion and a Lifetime of Service

Jackie Pope: A Heart of Compassion and a Lifetime of ServiceJackie Pope: A Heart of Compassion and a Lifetime of Service

In a world where kindness often feels like a scarce resource, Jackie Pope  serves as a beautiful example of how… Read More

Myth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military Transition

Myth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military TransitionMyth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military Transition

As my husband prepared to exit his 20-year career in active-duty service, I braced myself for the uncertainties and adjustments… Read More

The Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real Rest

The Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real RestThe Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real Rest

In the chaotic whirlwind of military life, we military spouses often find ourselves adept at the art of deprioritization—putting our… Read More

Always Be Ready for a Party

Always Be Ready for a PartyAlways Be Ready for a Party

I was sitting with a small group of friends gathered around a table at our neighborhood pool when my daughter… Read More