Coping

A Firsthand Perspective From Inside the Remains of Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane season in the south is always an interesting one. It’s unpredictable, moody and if it gets the energy to… Read More

Living the American Dream After Divorce: The EX Files of a Former Military Wife

My childhood fantasy was to marry a military man who served our country. He would work long hours, and I… Read More

Why You Should Flaunt Your Patriotism Proudly

The bad behavior and attitudes causing problems for our country are extremely frustrating. There is one issue in particular I… Read More

10 Things To Know When Someone You Love Has Anxiety

As military families we recognize that our lives will never be free of struggle. These same struggles are often times… Read More

How My Dog Helps Me Survive This Crazy Military Life

Growing up and into adulthood I have always preferred to spend time with other people. As a kid my home… Read More

Dear Mindy, Help Preparing for Deployment

Dear Mindy Besides Yellow Ribbon, what other resources are out there for preparing for deployments for families when this is… Read More

3 Ways That A Long-Distance Relationship Preps You for Deployment

We were at the airport. I’d spent most of the night crying -- and most of the night before that.… 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

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

Coping With Death: Just Another Day in America

There has been so much death lately. There is war and so many of the people we know and love are… Read More