military friendships
Just a Military Girl in a Civilian World: Making Friends Off Base
Birds of a feather flock together. And so do military spouses. Living on the base creates a bubble to develop… Read More
When Half of Your Heart is Deployed and Your Girlfriends Don’t Understand
When I arrived for my Sophomore year of college, my friend from the mentioned she knew of a Marine who… Read More
It’s Time To Put Down The Pitchforks
When controversy strikes, I know exactly what will happen…my liberal friends will push an agenda calling my conservative friends racist,… Read More
I Need A Village
One week after my husband deployed my little boy amputated the upper portion of his index finger on his dominant… Read More
The Fate in Our Military Friendships
We are standing on a beach outside of Charleston, arms intertwined, so that in shadow, we form one mass. Ahead… Read More
Yes, Your Relationships CAN Survive Political Conversations
“There are two topics you should never discuss with friends or family: Religion and Politics.” This was the advice my… Read More
Why I Might Be the Worst Military Spouse Friend Ever
I am the worst military spouse friend ever, but I also stink at being a friend in general. I know… Read More
Hike It Baby: Finding a Community on the Trail
John Muir famously said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” Thousands of young families… Read More
The Comfort Zone: Get To Steppin’
Originally shared at desideratastories When I hear the phrase “the comfort zone,” it’s followed by sinister music in my head. Shouldn’t I… Read More
3 Practical Ways We Can Take Care Of Our MilSpouse Friends
I always mentally replay the scene in Grey’s Anatomy when Christina leaves Meredith to venture to her new home half… Read More
5 Vital Things to Learn from Your Toxic Friendships
A while back we talked about how to spot 5 specific toxic friendships and told you to run when you meet… Read More