You’ve probably encountered a military spouse who just doesn’t have it together. We’ve all had those days where the kids are screaming, our house is crazy, we haven’t showered in… wait, how many days now? You get the point. We’re not talking about the spouse who doesn’t have it together once in a while — […] Read more…
Gold Star Families Deserve Honor, Respect, Support & Love
As I stood on the parade route in my hometown, I remember the scene clearly. I was pregnant with my second child, and wore a pink t-shirt with white letters that read “Proud Army Wife.” It was a Mother’s Day gift from my mom and barely stretched over my baby belly. My dad was beside […] Read more…
Milspouse…Are You Depressed?
I was compensated by Med-IQ through a grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and Lundbeck to write about depression awareness. All my opinions are my own. Military life is tough. It requires you to leave your hometown and uproot your family life every few years, and often you are left alone to act as a […] Read more…
Vietnam Vet Combats PTSD With Art
The year was 1969. The Vietnam War had been underway for 14 years when 18-year-old Steve “Pi” Piscitelli joined the Marines. The New Jersey teen appreciated the legacy of military service demonstrated by his father, a WWII vet who had served in the Navy, and Steve knew that he wanted to do his part as […] Read more…
Abusive Military Marriage? Get Help Now
***As a safety precaution, if you find yourself in an abusive situation it is recommended that you read this article in your browser’s Incognito Mode or delete history after reading. Additionally, consider pre-programming the Helpline number in your phone under a different name. *** No one marries with the intention of divorce. Yet sometimes, through […] Read more…