Cassandra Bratcher

Divorced After 6 Years as a Military Spouse: Now Who Am I?

Where did I go? I was right here the last time I looked. As I raise my eyes and look… Read More

The Awful Sacrifice That Will Change Our Stars

I’m not selfish. It’s called a hustle, folks. While I’m writing this as a military spouse with a husband deployed… Read More

Why You’re Fabulous Without Kids Too

Remember when starting out in your careers at 24 people would tell you: "You are too young to get married and have… Read More

What You Think About Yourself Matters First. For Real.

If there is anything I have learned in a military marriage, it's the importance of keeping your identity first. You… Read More

How I Changed My Whole Neighborhood In 2 Weeks

My husband and I had been in this house for about 2 years and my husband was constantly gone and… Read More

7 Easy Ways to Save Your Cash Money That You Might Not Know

Have you wanted to start your own business? Do you have an entrepreneurial heart? Want to take that honeymoon you… Read More

9 Lessons I’ve Learned About Deployment

People tend to say to you outside of the military community, "you knew what you were getting into." I come from… Read More

5 Reasons I Love Being a Military Spouse

1. Mandatory Adventure   If you had told me 5 years ago that I would start a military non-profit, get… Read More

The Power of Un-Friending: If You Hate Me, Why Are We Friends?

Photo Credit: Flickr user Garry Knight   How to clear out the content you download for a fresh start in… Read More

You Mean “Thank You” Is All It Takes?

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. --William Arthur Ward When you're… Read More

I Married My 21 Year-Old Lance Corporal At 30

I jumped into my husband's F150 on a Tuesday afternoon, and while I was dancing in the driver seat,  I… Read More