Growing up in the Northeast, autumn was a spectacle of colorful leaves, crisp air, apple pie and pumpkin patches. It was a season I loved but took for granted. Military life changed …
Embracing Autumn at Every Duty Station
Topic: Mental Health
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), …
Counseling Healed Me, and Challenged Me Too
My Personal Journey Through Counseling For the past several months, I’ve been sitting across from a counselor on a video call each week, untangling the messy threads of my life—challenging family dynamics …
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 …
A Positive Way To Approach Change
Are you someone who enjoys change? Or does the thought of changing your hairstyle or the layout of apps on your phone screen make you twitch with discomfort? Some people don’t mind …
Transition and Retirement Resources You Need to Know
As the possibility of retirement inches closer for our Army family, I’ve been looking for helpful transition resources. The good news is that there are many useful guides and articles on Military …
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