Catherine Vandament

Catherine Vandament is a seasoned military spouse, mom of two, adoption advocate, public speaker, and infertility warrior. She graduated with her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Kansas State University. Catherine’s dedication to creating compassionate spaces that foster vulnerability in the military community makes her a two-time Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, representing Scott Air Force Base (2019) and Fairchild Air Force Base (2018).

An Open Letter on Infertility: I See You and I Get It

Fourteen years ago, I embarked on a journey that I knew was one of my callings in life – Motherhood… Read More

A New Perspective: April Fools Pregnancy Announcements

April 1st is a day each year that pranksters and jokester look forward to stirring the pot with gags and… Read More

The Alabama Ruling: A Plea for a Better Conversation

In February, the Supreme Court of the state of Alabama made a decision that will shape the future of how… Read More

It’s Your Year to Try More

It’s a new year, and many have high aspirations and expectations for 2024. We have reflected on 2023 and are… Read More

How the Movie Four Christmases Changed the Way We Do Holidays

Catherine Vandament, LMSW In 2008, actors Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn co-starred in the holiday rom-com Four Christmases as couple… Read More

The Secret to the Art of Hospitality

Catherine Vandament, LMSW As we gear up for another holiday season, you and I both know we have spent significant… Read More

The Giving Tree: An Open Letter for the Military Spouse

Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree is a beautiful story of a boy and his favorite tree that I have read… Read More

National Adoption Month: 3 Things NOT to say to Adoptive Parents

National Adoption Day began in November of 2000 with the collective partnership of the Danny Thomas Foundation, The Freddie Mac… Read More

Hardwired: The Importance of Purpose and Connection

For most of my adolescent life I found it easier to meander my way from friend group to friend group… Read More