military spouse sacrifice
Why I’m Okay When My Spouse Travels
I dig my husband. It’s true. He’s totally my best friend, and I lo-o-o-ve spending time with him. He just… Read More
Is Saying “Thank You for Your Service” Enough?
“Thank you for your service.” We hear it over and over again. Beyond Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day and similar… Read More
The Awful Sacrifice That Will Change Our Stars
I’m not selfish. It’s called a hustle, folks. While I’m writing this as a military spouse with a husband deployed… Read More
When Deployment Throws You Off A Cliff
Hand in hand they walked towards the airport terminal. When they got to the gate the United States Navy Sailor… Read More
Life as a Turtle: We Spouses Carry Our Homes on Our Backs
A few days ago a giant turtle arrived on the scene in front of our home. It wasn’t the snapping… Read More
The True Cost of Being a Military Spouse
Being a military spouse is a job. A job that requires grace and standing on your head while sewing new… Read More
10 Ways the Military Family is Unique Vs. Civilian Families
In so many ways, military families are no different than our civilian family counterparts. We all have to get up… Read More
I Married the Military, Too
Article originally published on Literally, Darling On May 17, 2014, my fiancé commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Marine… Read More