This year, my family has had a real taste of civilian life due to my husband’s assignment. Realizing how temporary our lives are is hard. As I’m getting older the desire to …
Learning To Live in Temporary
Much-Needed Support for Military Spouses
It’s no secret that military spouses need support at numerous moments throughout military life. PCS moves are stressful for everyone. Deployments can be emotionally draining. Living far from family can leave military …
Support for Caregivers
Many people, at some point in their life, will be responsible for providing caregiving to a family member due to aging, injury or illness. The role of caregiver often comes on suddenly …
Leaving a Place You Loved
It was all so foreign at first … the big sky, the miserable summers, the fields of bluebonnets. You weren’t so sure about this place. But now you stand here in Texas, …
Living Clutter-Free
Accumulating a lifetime of stuff in our attic hasn’t happened to us yet — moving every couple years has kept the mass accumulation of stuff at bay. But as military spouses know, …
Returning to Full Time Work
Months ahead of earning my undergraduate degree, I remember someone asking me about my post-graduation plans. When I hadn’t yet accepted a job, I was told not to worry, because I could …
Blog Brigade
Bringing together the military spouse community through stories.
Navigating military life? You’re not alone. Blog Brigade brings you a range of experiences from those who’ve walked in your shoes. Connect now.
Write for Us
Share your experiences, stories and advice as a Blog Brigade contributor, and you’ll gain resume-worthy writing samples, a blogger badge, links back to your personal blog – and the knowledge that the military spouse community is a better place because you’re in it.
Learn MorePopular Posts
Blog Brigade In Your Inbox
Blog Brigade emails bring you the latest and greatest blog posts. Sign up today and get started!