Instead of Counting Down the Days until My Soldier 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 ReadingTo you, the man weighed down by childhood and combat trauma . . . the man in whom I invested…
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 ReadingImagine you got the call on Tuesday. Imagine you're at the park with your family, watching your toddler scamper around…
Continue Reading7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Midnight during a sleep cycle interruption. 4 a.m. 6 a.m. No these are not…
Continue ReadingI’m going to be perfectly honest: I had no intention of leaving the state of Pennsylvania when I went to…
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