Life

We woke up to the three letter word that changes everything in our community. War. Breaking News begins the cycle… Read More

I am not here to tell you what to do. I’m here because I’ve lived long enough in military life… Read More

My family has PCSed to the UK on two separate occasions. You would think that we would have known what… Read More

I’ve always believed that unique was a good quality, one to be sought after. Following your own heart and desires,… Read More

Advocating for yourself is not something most veterans were trained to do. We were trained to complete the mission. We… Read More

For a long time, I thought I was burned out. That seemed like the most reasonable explanation. Military life is… Read More

There’s a phrase that floats around military communities like a badge of honor. Military spouses are “resilient.” We say it… Read More

No one prepares you for the grief of military friendship. It feels dramatic to say you’re grieving someone who isn’t… Read More

There’s a temptation in military life to put all your relational weight on one person. She’s your emergency contact.Your vent… Read More

There’s a certain pride in military life. We handle things. We adapt. We “make it work.” But sometimes you hit… Read More