Did you know military spouses have a 21% unemployment rate? I know. It's high. It took me forever to get through college. Between switching my major, the birth of my son, and deployments and PCS moves, it just got delayed longer than usual. But I did it. I got my diploma at the end of …
Let me know if you need anything
A phrase so commonly used, especially in the military community. As we had to say see you later for the next 9 months to my husband again, my inbox is filled with messages containing this phrase. And I always respond with “I will.” And usually people mean to listen if you need to talk, help …
The Military Child
April is the month of the military child. Did you know approximately two million military children have experienced a parental deployment since 2001? There are also currently 1.2 million military children of active duty members worldwide. And the repeated and extended separations and increased hazards of deployment are increased stressors in military children's lives. Two …
Beautiful Contradiction
T-minus 3 weeks until Brad leaves. When your husband gets ready leave you for more than 2 weeks, you start to cherish odd things. Currently sitting in my bed with Willow, our Shepherd Newfoundland mix, as she cuddles against my back and I’m just scrolling on my phone. No TV or anything on. But because …
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