Jessica Manfre, LMSW
#GivingTuesdayMilitary Aims to Make Kindness Go Viral…Again.
Our world is bananas. I said it and I am not taking it back! With everything going on, we desperately… Read More
Emotional Abuse: The Hidden Truth in the Military Community
See this and more inside the November issue of Military Spouse Magazine. Sometimes bruises heal faster. The devastating visuals of… Read More
Purpose, Mission, Whatever You Want to Call It. You CAN Do It All.
The word purpose is thrown around a lot and it’s a good one. But, I am really digging the word… Read More
The Raw and Sometimes Ugly Truth About Deployment
Viral military family reunion videos bring tears to many eyes. Not shown is everything leading up to that moment. One… Read More
The Things to Know When Investing as a Military Family
Investment doesn’t have to be a scary or foreign word to the military family. Instead, it can be exciting! Since… Read More
Just Talk About It: Breaking the Stigma of Discussing Suicide
Around 9% of the world’s population will experience suicide ideation, meaning those people will contemplate suicide at some point in… Read More
Life as a Military Girlfriend or Boyfriend: What You Should Know Before Marrying Into the Military
Being on the arm of someone who wears this country’s uniform of service is an experience. The pride that you… Read More
Medical Malpractice and the Military Family
Although the military is sometimes put on a pedestal, they do make mistakes, and even end lives. The Feres Doctrine,… Read More
Life As a Junior Enlisted Family
Much of the American public tends to keep the military and their families on a pedestal in gratitude for their… Read More
The Top Issues Facing Male Military Spouses (and One Navy Spouse Who’s Advocating for Change)
With 92% of military spouses being female, being a male within that space can be daunting. On one hand you… Read More
Military Spouse of the Year Champions Suicide Awareness Million Mile Project
Paulette Fryar was named the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year on May 7th, 2020. It was the… Read More
How Engaging in Service and Giving Back Can Impact YOU Too
Many people have probably heard the saying “It’s better to give than to receive,” especially from older family members in… Read More
Happy B-Day Coast Guard! The Nation’s Oldest Armed Force of the Sea Turns 230
On August 4th, 2020 the United States Coast Guard turns 230 years old. As a grateful nation, we salute and… Read More
Destroying Ourselves from the Inside Out
See this and more inside the July issue of Military Spouse Magazine! See Inside This is an opinion piece. The… Read More
A Guide to Voting in the Military (and How to Avoid Being Registered in Multiple States)
Although many American citizens are disenchanted with politics, don’t let it stop you from exercising your right to vote. It’s… Read More
Work Out With Your Spouse to Stay Healthy, Improve Your Mood, and STAY Connected
Although January tends to be the time for resolutions related to health, it doesn’t have to be. You can start… Read More
Same-Sex Couples Aren’t Unicorns
June is gay pride month. It is a time to not only reflect on the history of those who lost… Read More
Have Fun With the Rich History of Summer Solstice
The first day of summer is upon us. The summer season brings endless happiness to every military kid. To them… Read More