If I had to use one word to describe military life it would be rich. By rich, I mean that we experience a full spectrum of unique experiences while being part of a collective that has so much in common. We face challenges, build resilience, cultivate friendships, encourage and support each other, and we make a lot of sacrifices. We also receive a lot of perks and benefits in exchange for those sacrifices, and it’s important to know where to find them and how they work.
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, …