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Embracing Strength and Love: 20 Inspirational Quotes for Military Spouses During Deployment

One of the biggest things you can do for yourself during deployment is figure out what you can tell yourself when you hit a low point. Little reminders, quotes, and inspiration can go a long way in helping you get through this time apart. There is something about reminding yourself why you can do this,…

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My Mom Jayne: How Mariska Hargitay Shared Her Story in the Most Beautiful Way

Da da da…can you hear the Law and Order theme in your head right now? That show has been around for a long time, and one of our favorite characters is Detective Olivia Benson, played by actress Mariska Hargitay. I knew she had a famous mother, Jayne Mansfield. I also knew she was very young…

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One Long Deployment

They walk away, they have to. The time has come for them to leave. To deploy. To head overseas. To do what they have trained to do. We stay behind, we know we have to. We have to stay strong, even if that is hard. We have to be the ones at home, holding everything…

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As a military spouse I am thankful to be able to say, Home of the Free, Because of the Brave.

Home of the Free, Because of the Brave

Home of the Free, Because of the Brave America, home of the free, because of the brave. This is something we see all over the place. We find this phrase on t-shirts, on banners, and on websites. We say in our Facebook posts, to our family members, and think about what the phrase means when…

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The Uncertainty of Military Life As a Military Spouse

Life as a military spouse can feel like a rollercoaster. It is filled with uncertainty, and that can be so hard to deal with. From not knowing when your loving spouse will be in the same country as you to having no idea where you will be living six months from now. As a military…

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Is Rank Really An Issue When It Comes To Making Friends As A Military Spouse?

Did you ever watch Army Wives? You know how those military spouses are all such good friends despite their spouses’ rank? Is that even possible? Well, yes, and no. While there are some cases when two spouses probably wouldn’t be friends because of rank, I think, for the most part, spouses don’t care. I would…

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Jealousy, When You Are a Military Spouse

Jealousy, When You Are a Military Spouse

During my time as a military spouse, I have experienced a variety of emotions. Happiness during homecoming. Sadness during a deployment. Getting excited about a new duty station or promotion. Loneliness when a friend moves away. There are a lot of different emotions we feel during the time that our spouse is serving in the Military….

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The Scary News of War, As a Military Spouse

Saturday night, we all heard the news that the US had bombed Iran. While this news is overwhelming for every American, it hits particularly hard for those serving our country and their families. Military spouses, parents, siblings, and friends wonder what this will all mean. We hear about how US service members overseas are now…

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As Military Spouses, What Happens in the World Can Hit Us Hard

As Military Spouses, What Happens in the World Can Hit Us Hard

As military spouses, what happens in the world can hit us hard. As we turn on our TV or log in to our social media account, we see another situation that will likely require the military to step in, deploy, and serve in the way they have been trained to do. We wonder what this…

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Did You Know Lowe’s and Home Depot Have a Military Discount?

It’s date night! We go to dinner, maybe to a movie, but oftentimes we find ourselves at Lowe’s. Whether we want to get ideas for a new project or to buy some new plants for the garden. Lowe’s and Home Depot also have a military discount, which we use for almost each and every visit….

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About Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life

 

Welcome to Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life! I am so glad you are here.

My name is Julie and I first became a military spouse in 2005 when my husband of 3 years re-joined the Army. Then, in 2014, he joined the National Guard. In January of 2024, he retired from the National Guard after 21 years of service.

During our time in the military, we got to spend 4 years in Germany as well as Tennessee where we now call home.

We have three boys and have been through four deployments together.

I hope that you can find support for your own deployments, PCS moves, or anything else military life brings you through my articles and social media posts.

 

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