Instead of Counting Down the Days until My Marine Came Home, I Counted My Blessings
It was a relatively mild morning in October—cool even, considering we were in the middle of the Mojave Desert. We…
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It was a relatively mild morning in October—cool even, considering we were in the middle of the Mojave Desert. We…
Continue ReadingMilitary spouses are a rare, beautiful breed of human being. They are the people who can pack up their homes…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I have experienced two extensive deployments together—the first as newlyweds and now, as parents to four. It…
Continue Reading“I didn’t think we did that anymore.” I wish I could attribute that to one person, but I’ve heard it…
Continue ReadingI am a military child. People tell me I am resilient. Truth is, I don’t know really know what that…
Continue ReadingDear military mom, Going through a whole pregnancy and/or birth alone can be very stressful. You're feeling such guilt because…
Continue ReadingHere we go. He’s leaving again. When is he leaving? Where is he going? How long this time? Nothing I…
Continue ReadingMy beautiful wife, I see you watching me fight a war that did not end for me even after I…
Continue ReadingI have heard many stories and experiences regarding being in a relationship with or being married to an active-duty soldier…
Continue ReadingI’m going to be perfectly honest: I had no intention of leaving the state of Pennsylvania when I went to…
Continue ReadingI don’t ever want to get used to this. The sight of you walking away, gear in tow. The way…
Continue ReadingApril is the month of the military child—a celebration of little humans who make big sacrifices and inherently embrace wide-open…
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