I knew it was in the works, so it was absolutely not a surprise when my husband copied me on an email about a U.S. Marine Corps separation brief. But, in the …
Military Life on the Outskirts
Topic: Mental Health
The Best Advice I Received from a Military OneSource Counselor
There are several key moments in my military life when I have turned to a Military OneSource counselor for advice and support. The network of professional counselors vetted through Military OneSource is …
New Blooms: New Beginnings
The best part of rainy weather is the rainbow that follows. Second best is knowing that the rain has left a fresh path for you to navigate. This leaves space for all …
Grace: The Ultimate Act of Self-Care
For the longest time, when I would describe myself, it always went in the same order. I am a mother, a wife and lastly a woman. Each one of these descriptors has …
Reflecting on a Resilient Year
Incoming unpopular opinion: I kind of miss full-blown COVID-19. Not because I particularly enjoyed swabbing my brain via my nostrils every time my throat had a tickle, and I certainly do not …
To the Military Spouse Struggling with Identity
Military life can sometimes feel all-encompassing. It makes numerous demands on military spouses, often without warning. Just when you’re starting to make friends and enjoy a new town — bam! — PCS …
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