There are days when military life feels overwhelming. Maybe you are living in a difficult location, your service member has a challenging job right now, or you are dreading an upcoming move. …
Topic: Deployment
Making the Most of a R&R Visit During Deployment
For deployments lasting a year or longer, service members are often granted a week or two of leave near the middle of deployment. This R&R visit is a great opportunity to come …
Why Home Projects Make Perfect Goals During Deployments
During deployments, military spouses like to make to-do lists and set goals to accomplish during the long months apart. Sometimes these goals help make the time go faster and distract you. But …
Loneliness and Deployment
Life as a military spouse/partner demands a great deal from us. Our role calls for resiliency and the ability to handle change and juggle a lot of moving parts. These demands are …
Geobaching Through the Holidays
Service members living apart can’t always reunite with their families, even during the holidays. This can be especially difficult to navigate during the holiday season, when families want to do so many …
Starting New Routines During Deployment
During my Marine’s first deployment — while we were still dating — I learned how to play guitar. I started rollerblading. And I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris, France. It …