Life

Embrace the Suck: Why You Should Try to Make New Friends on Base

I schlepped into the Tiny Tots ballet class late with two preschoolers in tutus and two not-happy-to-be-here boys in tow.… Read More

We Are Changing the LGBT Military Spouse Conversation

It has been just over two years since the United States Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality and almost… Read More

To That ONE Spouse, You Cannot Bully Me Anymore

We have all heard hateful words in our military lives. We have been called just about every name in the book… Read More

A Letter To My Friend, The Divorced Military Spouse

“Divorce.” You barely whispered it. “I’m getting a divorce.” You hadn’t slept, that much was clear. Your hair hung about… Read More

6 Laughable PCS Mistakes We’ve All Made

You just know it. This PCS, you’re all over it. You have checklists FOR your checklists and you’re filled with… Read More

What It’s Like to Be the Military Significant Other of A Servicemember

When my now husband and I started dating, he told me upfront that he had recently signed a contract with… Read More

5 Unexpected Items That Will Make Your PCS With Kids Easier

Four moves later and I'm STILL learning what to bring and not to bring…the suggestions from friends are endless. Sometimes the… Read More

Fair Winds and Following Seas: My Military Farewell

I am a United States Sailor. Tomorrow I will put on my uniform for the last time. I will lace… Read More

4 Ways You Can Support Spouses During Deployment

My husband has been in the Navy since December, 2013. Somehow, we’ve gotten lucky and he has yet to go… Read More

35 Things We All Do Before Homecoming

Ah, we LOVE homecoming. We have all been there -- the fervor of preparation, worry, anticipation and excitement…it can be overwhelming.… Read More