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10 Reasons Why I Love Being A Milspouse Blogger

February 29, 2016 by Julie 14 Comments

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville

10 Reasons Why I Love Being A Milspouse Blogger

It wasn’t until 2009 that I realized that there was a Milspouse blogging community. Although I had joined an online forum for Military spouses when my husband joined in 2005, I didn’t realize that there were so many amazing spouses out there writing about the same type of experiences I was having. It was refreshing to see. I started my blog and soon found others and it grew from there.

After six years as a Milspouse blogger, there is a lot to love about being a part of this community. I have seen it grow over the years and I feel like it is in a very good place these days. There are a lot of talented spouses out there that have a blog that you can read and connect with.

Here are 10 reasons why I love being a Milspouse Blogger…

  1. I can get my thoughts out. One of the reasons I decided to start a Military Spouse blog was because I wanted a place to share my thoughts with others. Blogging is the best way to do that. I can write and share with people who can understand what I am trying to say.
  2. I can connect with others spouses in all branches of the Military. We live in a city with an Army post so most of the Military spouse friends I make here have spouses in the Army. It is the Milspouse blogging world that allows me to get to know other spouses whose husband represents a different branch. They help me understand the differences between the branches and helps me see that we are all spouses of someone in the Military and go through a lot of the same situations, even if we call them different names.
  3. I can share my photos. Photography is a passion of mine. By being a blogger I have a place to share some of the photos whether it is on my blog or through social media. I love being able to share the pictures I have taken over the years of all the places we have been and have lived.
  4. I can help other people not feel as alone. I love to hear when people can connect to my writing and have been in the same place. It helps me know that I am helping other people with my words. That the difficult situations I have been through can help someone else get through their own struggles.
  5. I can work from home. Blogging and the opportunities I have gained from it allow me to work from home. I can be there for my boys when they need me to be, we don’t have to pay for daycare and I can have a career that works for me.
  6. I don’t feel as alone. When I am reading blog posts from others and can relate to what they are saying, it allows me to not feel as alone. Whether it is a post about missing my spouse or what to do after Army life is over, it is nice to hear what other people have to say about similar situations that I have been through too.
  7. I learn something new every day. Whether it is a tip about blogging or something to do with Military life, I feel like other bloggers and the Military blogging community is always teaching me something new. This is a good thing and it is a great way to grow as a person and as a blogger.
  8. The Military becomes a smaller world. Because I have met people through blogging who have been stationed all over the world, the Military family seems a bit smaller. I can gain perspectives on different experiences even though I have never lived them myself.
  9. It gives me a place to create. Sometimes I get these ideas in my head. My blog is a place to create and figure out different ways of doing things. I always have some idea going on in my head, my blog gives me a place to put it somewhere. Even if I don’t hit publish on everything I do.
  10. I am more aware of what is going on in Military news. When something comes out in the news about the Military, the Military blogging community is always talking about it. By being in this community, I feel like I never miss out on any of it. Always a good thing to be aware of what is going on in your own community.

Are you in the Milspouse blogger too? What is your link? I would love to check it out.

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  1. Janelle Cook

    February 29, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Great post! And I completely agree! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

      March 18, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Amber

    March 1, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I so agree with this! Blogging helps keep me sane.

    Reply
    • Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

      March 18, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Yes, totally!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer

    March 1, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    I just came back from FRG training this past weekend and almost everything you listed as a positive was listed as a negative or something to be fearful of when it comes to OPSEC. I’m in agreement with you on these things being great for military spouses. I wouldn’t know half of what I know about the military or have as many friends and made the connections I have if it wasn’t for the women I met through forums and blogging.

    Reply
    • Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

      March 18, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      That is really interesting!

      Reply
  4. MilitaryWifeandPugLife

    March 4, 2016 at 2:05 am

    I love being a military spouse period. I’m so proud of my husband and all he is and does for our family.

    Xxoo great great post!

    http://www.militarywifeandpuglife.com

    Reply
    • Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

      March 18, 2016 at 7:43 am

      That is so great!

      Reply
  5. Karina

    March 10, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Hi I am Karina with LifeIsWhatYouMakeItBlog.com I am new to the blog world and would love to connect with other MilItary Spouse Bloggers as well as spouse readers.

    Everything you mentioned is pretty much how I feel. It’s nice to know you’re not alone in this, at times, secluding military life.

    Reply
    • Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

      March 18, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Hi Karina, thanks for dropping by. Off to visit your site too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Julie-Soldier'sWife,Crazy Life

    March 18, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Hi Adrienne,

    Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

    Reply
  7. Jane Liu

    March 21, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I’m a new army wife-married for 3 weeks and my husband is going through basic training right now. Reading your blog and other like it have been so encouraging for me. I feel lost in the wind with my emotions- I go from happy to terrified to I don’t even know what. I’ve just started blogging, more as an outlet for myself to get my feelings down but also to document my time as a military spouse.

    http://lifeofanotherarmywife.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Kaley

    November 6, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I’m just getting started as a milso blogger. I’m essentially documenting my experience going in and posting about what I learn as I go. My fiancé is in the Air Force and he’s the inspiration behind my blog ❤️

    Reply

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