As a military spouse, I’ve been the “new kid on the block” more times than I can count. Each PCS move drops you into a new neighborhood, a new base and a …
Building Community at a New Duty Station
What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement
Early in our marriage, I recall folding laundry and wondering why my husband had so many green boot socks. Not an excessive amount — just no two pairs the same. Who decided …
Summer Plans When You Don’t Feel Like Planning Leave
Military life often does not cooperate with your vacation plans. Sure, we would love to go on a cruise or visit that resort location. We can’t do it now because of a …
There’s No Cardboard in Sight
It usually hits around the halfway point at a duty station — that itch to change things up. With plenty of time left before my next PCS, I look for ways to …
Military Life Unknowns: Is Now the Right Time for a New Dog?
After losing our second golden retriever, Hondo, to cancer two years ago, my family finds itself in a season of transitions. Military retirement is closer than ever, and high school graduation is …
Counseling Healed Me, and Challenged Me Too
My Personal Journey Through Counseling For the past several months, I’ve been sitting across from a counselor on a video call each week, untangling the messy threads of my life—challenging family dynamics …
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