The Version of Me That Didn’t Make It: The Pick-Your-Donuts Theory
Military life teaches many lessons that don’t appear in any welcome packet. One of the most important is learning that...
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Friendship Isn’t Just on Base: Why Local Community Matters More Than You Think
When we move to a new duty station, most of us instinctively look inward. We find the base.We find the...
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“You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup” Is Not a Strategy
I was sitting with a friend who isn’t part of the military community when she said it: “You know… you...
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The CARE Blueprint for Military Life
Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. And neither does becoming a military spouse. No one hands you a...
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What I Stopped Buying (and What I Gained Instead)
There was a point when I realized our home felt heavy. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a crisis....
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