Addicted
The Opioid Epidemic by the Numbers: 21 to 29 percent of people who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse...
Milspouse, Which Ballroom Dance Are You?
The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise are over, and anyone who follows ABC’s programming knows that means it’s time for…...
3 Unspoken Vows I Now Say Out Loud As a Seasoned Military Spouse
At a family reunion several years ago, my uncle asked, “What unspoken vows do you have in your marriage?” He...
Can Military Spouses Be Called to Serve?
When each of us began our role as military spouse, some of us might have had a vision of what...
Running to Remember: Keeping Stories of the Fallen Alive One Mile at a Time
Lisa Hallett always knew the value of a good run; it’s how she burned off the stress of Army life....
“Dear PCS…” An Honest Letter From A Tough Military Spouse
Graciously shared from Goingplacidly.com Dear PCS, Yesterday, you showed up on our doorstep. I turned to my husband and said,...
The Real Scoop on Autism and TRICARE Coverage
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition with a wide range of challenges as well as strengths, which...
You vs. Me: We Measure Each Other On Deployments and PCSs
“If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain or bitter.” With a nod to Max Ehrmann’s “Desiderata,” one...
10 Military Spouses You Should Unfriend on Facebook Immediately
Often, there comes a point when people decide to give their Facebook friends list an overhaul. They completely change their...
4 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Military Kid
Tough. Adaptable. Resilient. Cultivated. Hardy. Well-rounded. These are all words that have been used to describe military kids. They’ve certainly...
Follow the Leader… Wherever the Military Sends Us
Right now, you might be standing at a crossroads in your military life. Curiously, it’s not a crossroads where two...
Why We ALL Need That Mentor Spouse
Look back on your years in school, and ask yourself this question: Who was the teacher that changed your life?...
Start an Electronics Revolution!
You have heard every warning in the book: Television rots your brain. Tablets interfere with speech development. Video games lead...
Cold Weather Survival for Your Pet
Before you scoot your furry battle buddy outside on a cold day or take your four-legged security alarm for a...
Operation Deploy Your Dress
Army spouse Karley Deck emerged from a dressing room in a brown taffeta gown, its bodice sparkling with delicate gold...
Dear Military Spouse, Now You Will Always Be Home for the Holidays
Dear New Military Spouse, Christmas is upon us, and you are here, in the military Christmas life, maybe for the...
The Handy “Giving Back” Checklist of 2017
Have you ever said one of these statements to yourself? Every time I’ve signed up to help, I ended up...
You Can *Actually* Show Up for Military Charities on #GivingTuesday
Have you witnessed: The face of a wounded veteran and his or her drive to recover? The exhaustion of military...
