Early in my marriage to my Marine, I was given advice to always “keep a stiff upper lip” no matter what challenges we faced. In hindsight, I realize that was unsustainable advice from a generation that, despite being called the Greatest Generation, often overlooked the importance of mental health and the morale of military families. This was also a time when a military spouse’s behavior could directly affect whether their service member was promoted.
When a Military Friend Is in Crisis
Military life is adventurous, enriching and is something to be proud of. This journey also comes with many stressors. When my husband was deployed, many of his colleagues reached out to me …
