Something snaps in my brain during the last year at a duty station. Maybe this is true for most military spouses. Maybe I’m just too Type A for my own good, but …
The Perfect Last Year
Communication Is Key in Military Marriage
It’s no secret that communication is vital in marriage. When our lives revolve around long work hours, training schedules and deployments it’s easy for our connection with our spouses to get lost …
Vacation Discounts for Military Families
If you’re planning a getaway for your military family, you may be dreaming of somewhere fun and exotic. You’re likely also dreaming of a way to stretch your dollars so your family …
Rolling with the Punches of Military Life
As a military spouse, you have to find the silver lining in tough situations. That’s our forte, right? Our spouses aren’t the only ones trained to be resilient. We learn it too, …
Raising Multiple Kids During Deployment
Picture this—three kids, ages three and under. I was raising them alone while my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. It was noisy. It was stressful. It was exhausting. Deployments are never easy, …
Facing the Emotional Impact of PCS
When it is time to move on to your next station, it’s normal to have a lot of emotions associated with your upcoming move. Uprooting yourself, saying goodbye to friends, and navigating …
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