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...
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...
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions for Military Families (Even If They’re Deployed)
St. Patrick’s Day in military life can feel… complicated. You want to make it fun for the kids.You want to...
Making Friends on Base is Basically Speed Dating
If you’ve ever made a new parent friend at a duty station, you know the script. “Where are you from?”“How...
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...
