The holidays are over, the decorations are packed and January’s quiet may feel heavy. For military spouses, it’s not just the post-holiday slump; it’s also the stress of solo parenting, tight budgets …
Topic: Managing Stress
Self-Care Strategies for Low-Stress Holidays
As the days grow shorter and holiday lights start twinkling on base, the season’s demands can sneak up fast — coordinating kids’ events, base gatherings, decorations and gift lists. For us in …
The Unexpected Journey of Military Spouses
Can I just say if this life has taught me anything, it should have taught me to always expect the unexpected. So, when this deployment got extended (as they almost always do), …
The Stress Behind “Hurry up and Wait”
It’s that involuntary feeling that hits when we’re on the brink of something big — orders, deployments, homecomings, retirements — the moments that shake every military family. We call it the stress …
Maintaining a Minimalistic Home for the Sake of PCS Season
If there is one thing that stresses me out as a military spouse, it is clutter in my house. If you’ve been married to someone in the military for more than a …
A Military Spouse’s Journey Through Deployment
“Deployment” is a dreaded word that sends heartache through each of us, whether you’re a spouse who’s new to this lifestyle or have been at it for years. Truthfully, in terms of …
