Every year when I flip the calendar to April, I immediately see purple, and I feel a unique sense of ache in my heart that brings me simultaneous sadness and gratitude for the ones I love most, my children. It is a month to be mindful of what they endure in a lifestyle they didn’t choose, but also a time to feel proud and thankful for the challenges I am continuously given as opportunities to teach them how to get through the difficult times — and more importantly — grow from them.
Life with a Career
The military spouse community is a melting pot of diversity. We are all unique; we have different goals and dreams. We all figure out who we are inside this community. We represent …