Life
Ugh… This Base Sucks!
If you or someone you know has said, "Ugh… This base sucks!" You are my people... I have, more times… Read More
Bracing for Impact: Preparing Your Heart for Deployment
There are times when I view this active duty life style as an adventure. I have places to go, exciting… Read More
My Invisible Wounds from War Are Not What You Expect
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in my pursuit to bring awareness to this important cause, I would like… Read More
The Untold Story of the Military Wife
6 am: Alarm goes off. Wake up. Get ready for work. Get kids up and ready for school. Let dog… Read More
The Best (and the Worst…) Murphy’s Law Stories + The Drink That Pairs Best
Military Spouse Appreciation Day --Ahh -- finally, a day, one miraculous day, to commemorate the hard work and dedication of… Read More
Answering the Military-ish Questions in Your Job Interview Without Blowing It
As a career-driven military spouse – who has relocated to six different bases in eight years - I’ve been on… Read More
Broken Wings: A Cry for Forgiveness
Note: This article contains triggering material about suicide. The views expressed in this article are the author’s views. As a military spouse,… Read More
I HATE Surprise Homecomings
I may be in the minority, but I HATE surprise homecomings. Don’t get me wrong, I still cry like a… Read More
Please Don’t Feel Sorry For Me, Being a Military Spouse is Not A Terminal Disease
Written by Barbara Bates My husband is deployed. This means I spend a lot of time baking and shopping for… Read More
Finding Civilian Friends Is Harder Than I Thought
Making friends has never been a challenge for me. Among my siblings, they call me the “outgoing one who always… Read More