Can I just say if this life has taught me anything, it should have taught me to always expect the unexpected. So, when this deployment got extended (as they almost always do), …
The Unexpected Journey of Military Spouses
Deployment
The Stress Behind “Hurry up and Wait”
It’s that involuntary feeling that hits when we’re on the brink of something big — orders, deployments, homecomings, retirements — the moments that shake every military family. We call it the stress …
A Military Spouse’s Journey Through Deployment
“Deployment” is a dreaded word that sends heartache through each of us, whether you’re a spouse who’s new to this lifestyle or have been at it for years. Truthfully, in terms of …
A Day in the Life
When I hear the phrase “a day in the life” I think of someone who shares what a typical day looks like for them. You know the whole “wake up at 5:45 …
It’s Your Homecoming, Too
After waiting for what seems like an eternity, your person is finally coming home. You find yourself doing all the things to get your home ready to receive its missing member. Like …
Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings
After a long deployment, it’s finally homecoming month! You’re so excited for your service member to return! But… you also have a quiet fear that everything won’t be rainbows and butterflies after …
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