Early in my marriage to my Marine, I was given advice to always “keep a stiff upper lip” no matter what challenges we faced. In hindsight, I realize that was unsustainable advice from a generation that, despite being called the Greatest Generation, often overlooked the importance of mental health and the morale of military families. This was also a time when a military spouse’s behavior could directly affect whether their service member was promoted.
The Gift Every Military Spouse Needs: Encouragement!
It’s the season of giving, when everyone’s seeking the most memorable gifts to share with family and friends. In the military spouse community, we could all probably use more money, more time …