Decision Fatigue: When Your Entire Life Resets Every Three Years
Military families get very good at starting over. New town.New house.New schools.New doctors.New grocery store.New church.New friends. And if you’re...
Read moreDetailsSometimes, It’s Not Actually About You
Military spouses are strong. We move across the country with little warning. We hold families together during deployments. We learn...
Just Checking In! 3 Reasons to Reach Out Even When It’s Awkward
We woke up to the three letter word that changes everything in our community. War. Breaking News begins the cycle...
No Blueprint, No Script: Perfecting the Pivot in Military Life
I am not here to tell you what to do. I’m here because I’ve lived long enough in military life...
When Military Life Becomes “Unique”
I’ve always believed that unique was a good quality, one to be sought after. Following your own heart and desires,...
You Fought for Others — Now Fight for Yourself
Advocating for yourself is not something most veterans were trained to do. We were trained to complete the mission. We...
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Depleted.
For a long time, I thought I was burned out. That seemed like the most reasonable explanation. Military life is...
When “Resilience” Becomes Chronic Deprioritization
There’s a phrase that floats around military communities like a badge of honor. Military spouses are “resilient.” We say it...
The Quiet Grief of Military Goodbyes
No one prepares you for the grief of military friendship. It feels dramatic to say you’re grieving someone who isn’t...
When One Friend Becomes Everything
There’s a temptation in military life to put all your relational weight on one person. She’s your emergency contact.Your vent...
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