Natalie Hayek

When you close your eyes and think of the word “resilience,” what comes to mind? I think of picking myself… Read More

Not long ago, I coughed coffee straight out of my nose when I read a friend’s comment on Facebook. My… Read More

After our service members deploy, the initial emptiness of our home can seem almost loud in its presence. Even if… Read More

Raise your hand if you’ve had a similar experience: You’re in a room with military spouses, who are meeting for… Read More

Here at the edge of May, we can see June’s door beginning to open, inviting us to summer’s wide open… Read More

“If the point is to be together, then let’s just be together.” That’s what I told my then-boyfriend when he… Read More

Sometimes, when we’re caught up in the throes of military life, even the strongest military spouse can find herself sitting… Read More

Heads-up: this video has mild language. Whether it’s a First-Friday potluck, a holiday event, or a summer barbecue, unit-sponsored gatherings… Read More

Author's note: Several weeks after this was published, the military spouse honored in this piece, Auline, passed away unexpectedly. I… Read More

Trump Digest A comprehensive list of what President-elect Trump’s views are on foreign policy, military readiness and veterans affairs Within… Read More

Originally shared at desideratastories When I hear the phrase “the comfort zone,” it’s followed by sinister music in my head. Shouldn’t I… Read More

From Goingplacidly.com On a recent visit to the World War II Memorial, my thoughts went quickly to a woman who,… Read More

Televisions have been switched off. Angry tweets have been written. Facebook wars have ensued. And today, millions of Americans are… Read More

Graciously shared from Goingplacidly.com “My life is but a weaving…” – Corrie ten Boom Ah, the end of PCS season,… Read More