Spouse 101

Why You Should Just Plant the Garden…

It seemed like a good idea to make a bucket list. Something about writing my dreams down made them seem… Read More

5 Things (Modern) Military Spouses Will NEVER Agree On

There are a few things military spouses will never agree on. Some spouses are firmly in one camp while others… Read More

How Does My Military Divorce Differ from Civilian Divorces?

Written by the Carson Law Firm Military divorce differs from civilian divorce in many ways. For example, when active members… Read More

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… Read More

11 Ways Milspouses Have Really Flubbed Up Socially

Have you ever wished some magical handbook existed to help you navigate this crazy, yet wonderful, military life? I sure… Read More

5 Unsexy But Serious Problems No One is Fixing for Military Families

These issues aren’t sexy. They aren’t discussed in most places devoted to solving our problems. But these are the things… Read More

#YKWYWGYI (You Knew What You Were Getting Yourself Into)

#YKWYWGYI Have you ever been talking to someone who seemed willing to drown the conversation or your entire relationship with… Read More

Inspiration to Become a Writer

I joined the U.S. Navy at age 18, in my father’s footsteps; he was in the Navy during World War… Read More

I Found My Inner Military Spouse Strength

My mother always told me that not everyone has the strength or is cut out to be a military spouse.… Read More

It’s Never Goodbye in the Military

The faded red double-decker bus caught my eye as soon as we rounded the corner, its effervescent charm radiating from… Read More