During our time in the Washington, D.C., area, I practiced the power of saying “no.” Those three years were a time for me to focus on myself and my career, including going …
Topic: Managing Stress
When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever
Deployment can feel like a roller coaster with many emotional ups and downs. When you finally hit the halfway mark, it’s a celebration. Yay — you made it halfway! The next moment, …
Finding Hope When Military Life Feels Dreary
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. …
How To Strengthen Relationships During Stressful Times
Just this morning over breakfast, my husband and I were debating the Personally Procured Move or partial PPM. Our move is three months away and I’m already stressing. There are so many …
A Letter to My Former Self
Whenever I have one of those retrospective moments — usually those moments when my kids are being particularly cuddly or sweet and I’m wondering how they flashed from squishy babies to preteens …
Seasons of Motherhood
Only recently can I finally say I am getting back into a place where I’m enjoying motherhood. The last year and a half since our second child was born has been a …