There are a lot of hard things about being a military spouse. Among those things, I find one of the most challenging to master is remaining present. Especially when you’ve learned where …
Staying Present
Topic: Friendships
Starting New Holiday Traditions as a Military Family
During my first holiday season as a military spouse, we were stationed close enough to family to drive home and visit relatives. I enjoyed the familiar traditions of spending Christmas morning with …
Quick Ways to Make New Friends
One of the hardest things about moving to a new duty station is finding a new community. As a seasoned military spouse, this is by far the most difficult thing for me… …
My Story Is Better
If you’re a military spouse, you have no doubt been in the “who had it worse” conversation competition. PCSing, deployments and general military life can give us a lot of material for …
Joys and Pains of Making New Friends as a Parent
When my son was a toddler, I read about this fantastic parenting hack that would teach your child not to interrupt you while you were speaking with another adult. I was to …
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 …
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