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I Am Military

While a few of us were catching up at a class reunion, the question arose of whether or not any… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I Am Weary

Editors Note:  This piece was incredibly difficult for the writer to finish. In fact, they almost decided not to submit… Read More

We Don’t Have to Support the War to Support Our Servicemembers

“U.S. soldiers are not over there killing and dying to defend our country or protect our freedoms here at home.”… Read More

5 Ways to Prepare for a Sucky Deployment

I never thought that I could loathe any one thing as much as I loathe that big green duffle bag.… Read More

Facing the Real Security Threat When Your Name is on the List

I can still remember the phone call. I was sitting on my porch doing homework when my department head called… Read More

Dear New Spouse of a Scary MOS, Welcome to the Fight Club

To the New Spouse of a Scary MOS: You know who you are. Welcome to our tribe. You may or… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I Know My Husband Has PTS Symptoms, Because I Have It Too

Confession: I recognize my husband’s PTS symptoms… because I have suffered them, too. I have been with my military husband… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I Was Abused and Now I Have PTSD

**Editor's note: this story contains highly explicit material. This author chose to remain anonymous due to the highly sensitive confession. Please… Read More

Spouse Confessions: My Husband Cheated on Me Repeatedly

One of the first things I heard about the military community is that there are a lot of cheating spouses.… Read More

Spouse Confessions: My Experience with the Military and Child Abuse

Editor's Note: All of the pieces in this series are written by anonymous writers. This allows them to talk about… Read More

Spouse Confessions: What I Think About Entitled Military Spouses

Editor's Note: All authors in our Spouse Confessions Series are anonymous - they've shared part of their hearts with you… Read More

Spouse Confessions: From the Wife of An Ex-Pilot

Editor’s Note: All of the pieces in this series are written by anonymous writers. This allows them to talk about… Read More

The Truth About Sex After Homecoming

This writer has chosen to remain anonymous. “Sexually frustrated for your freedom” “Do not disturb, my sailor’s home” It’s easy… Read More

When Your Base Sucks

When my husband got the call that he was going to be accepted in the Air Force there were a… Read More

UPDATE: Infertile Spouse Confessions

Editor's Note: This letter was sent to us by the anonymous writer of Infertile Spouse Confessions. We are so grateful… Read More

Infertile Spouse Confessions

Editor's Note: All of the pieces in our 'confessions' series are anonymous. My husband and I have been trying to… Read More

Spouse Confessions: Betrayed Spouse

As with many military families, the primary goal is to provide the support needed to help advance the service member's… Read More