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 spouse’s rank? Is that even possible? Well, yes, and no. While there are some cases when two spouses probably wouldn’t be…
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How Raising a Child On The Autism Spectrum Helps Me As A Military Wife
How Raising a Child On The Autism Spectrum Helps Me As A Military Wife Raising a child on the autism spectrum has taught me a lot over the years. There are so many lessons to be learned when your child needs a little extra help and a little extra patience. Some of these lessons have…
9 Things to Love About Military Life
Things to Love About Military Life There are plenty of times I have been frustrated with military life during my years as a military spouse. There is a lot to get frustrated about. However, there are also plenty of things to love about military life too. Here is my list of 9 things to love…
Because I am a Soldier’s Wife
Because I am a Soldier’s Wife As the new year begins, I wonder what this year will look like. Will he deploy? Will he stay home? Will he be home more than he is away? As I wonder what this year will look like, I am reminded of what it means to be married to…
Becoming a Military Spouse and Finding the Support You Need to Get Through
Becoming a Military Spouse and Finding the Support You Need to Get Through I spent three years as a civilian wife. During those years we could plan things out, and most likely they would not change. If he needed time off, he would ask for it. I was a new mom, and he had been…
To the Military Spouse Who Feels Very Much Alone
To the Military Spouse Who Feels Very Much Alone There have been times during my years as a military spouse where I have been surrounded by other people. Even when my husband was far away, in another country, I still had people who understood me. Although I was lonely for my husband, I wasn’t alone….
The Military Spouse Life
The Military Spouse Life… Head here for an updated version of this post…:)
What To Do When Your Spouse Gets Last Minute Deployment Orders
What To Do When Your Spouse Gets Last Minute Deployment Orders Deployments are a part of life for the military spouse. Although you might go a few years in between, you are usually not surprised when you find out your spouse is going to have to go on one. Usually, you have some time to…
5 Tips to Help Celebrate Your Marriage During a Deployment
5 Tips to Help Celebrate Your Marriage During a Deployment It was our 5th anniversary. I woke up that morning and something was different, something was off. We had spent our 1st anniversary on a weekend getaway, our 2nd, 3rd and 4th we had a nice dinner together. But this was number 5. That’s a…
When They Are Gone On a Deployment For Your Baby’s 1st Year
When They Are Gone On a Deployment For Your Baby’s 1st Year I never thought much about being a solo parent before my husband joined the military. I always assumed that when we would have kids, he would be there. He would be there for the pregnancy, the first year, the terrible twos and everything…