military wife
5 Reasons I Love Being a Military Spouse
1. Mandatory Adventure If you had told me 5 years ago that I would start a military non-profit, get… Read More
Military Spouse, You Are Amazing
Credit shout-out to Jo, My Gosh. Hey. You. The one with the face. You’re amazing. Did you know that? I… Read More
Spouse Confessions: I’m Introverted and Proud
I’m sitting here writing this because I chose not to go out tonight. It’s the first time I’ve truly had… Read More
6 Ways You Are a Military Spouse For Better or For Worse
Marrying my high school sweetheart on March 20, 1982, was an exciting day for me. Mark had recently graduated from… Read More
Rediscovering the “I” in Wife: Getting Back To YOU After You Say ‘I Do’!
You did it! You fell in love, said I DO, packed your bags and off you go to live the… Read More
Women Can’t Have It All
When we’re little girls we’re told we can do anything and be anything, and in today’s society that almost seems… Read More
When Strong Things Break
I’m going to sing a song that you all know. The tune goes a little something like this: my husband… Read More
How to Keep the Marriage Engine Running
When I was in my early 20’s I learned a very valuable lesson in a very hard way. I blew… Read More
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Betty Crocker I am not. I am great at cooking, but baking has always alluded me. However, when my big,… Read More
35 Common MilSpouse Mistakes
Military life. Sometimes it can seem like it’s a whole different world; acronyms, customs and traditions, a different uniform for… Read More
My First Year as a Military Wife
By Jo My Gosh In just 2 days (ahhh!) we’ll be celebrating our first wedding anniversary! So much has happened… Read More
A New Wife’s Plea
Sometimes I truly wish that after my wedding, I received a textbook detailing what it is to be married, especially… Read More
Shattering Perceptions
"I will never, ever be a military wife. Ever." Harsh words coming from a 16-year-old while on the phone with… Read More
Why Being YOU Is Good Enough
I knew something was wrong as soon as I struggled to bench press 85 pounds. I remember thinking to myself,… Read More
Please Don’t Knock On My Door
By Bianca Strzalkowski I laid next to him that night begging not to wake up the next day. I knew… Read More