military spouse
Parenting for Two: Single Parent During Deployment?
Here are the 5 hardest things about being a good parent. *Disclaimer- I wrote this from the point of view of… Read More
The Psychology Behind It: How Do We Deal with Stereotypes?
After the conversation starters posted this week, MSM went to trusted and professional sources for information into what prompts stereotypes,… Read More
Do We Communicate TOO Much During Deployment?
War-time communication. We certainly have it better than spouses in years past. In fact, we have it better now than… Read More
Military Spouses’ Got Talent!
We are looking for talented Military Spouse writers and will be having open calls over the next several weeks! Our… Read More
Breaking Bread Part II – The Language of MIlitary Spouses
Breaking Bread - The Language of Military Spouses Part II - The Modern Military Spouse While Part I of this… Read More
Breaking Bread – The Language of Military Spouses
Breaking Bread, The Language of Military Spouses. Recipes and stories from the kitchen of military spouses - 1700's to modern… Read More
Motorcycles and Flowers – Reflections from Arlington
I walk out of the store with two bouquets of flowers and, as I walk to the idling car where… Read More
My Friend, The High-Ranking Officer Spouse
I am an Enlisted Spouse. I have a dear friend who is an Officer Spouse. A high-ranking Officer Spouse. And… Read More
10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate and Honor Veterans Day
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marked the signing of the armistice to end the… Read More
Homecoming Fantasy
Back in May when my husband deployed, I was as ready as I could be to deal with it. It… Read More
5 Rules for the Best Possible Reintegration
by Tim Blake, Army spouse I told my wife in the weeks before she came home from Afghanistan: Reintegration is… Read More
I Finally Found My Way Home
Home. As the years pass, I find it more difficult to define this word. Webster defines home as: "One's place… Read More
Beyond The Bumper Sticker: 10 Ways Americans Can Support the Military Family
Yesterday, many Americans paused to honor those who have served and continue serving in our nation's military. Flags were flown… Read More