Have you experienced a deployment yet? Or possibly five? Here is the bad news — that first one is a doozy. Now, here is the good news — once you get a deployment under your belt, you’ll acquire new knowledge, confidence and skills to help master the art of holding down the homefront. As my […] Read more…
7 Surprising Things Milspouses Say
You became a milspouse and you’ve caught yourself saying and doing things that you never imagined you would. The lifestyle is unique, challenging, and sometimes flat-out crazy, and it can make the sanest of us ask, “Did I just say that?” Read on and let us know which of these you have said, and what […] Read more…
To the December Military Brides
It’s December — time to get festive! And for many military couples, there are more reasons to celebrate than just the holidays and the upcoming New Year. After talking with other milspouse friends, I’ve learned that an overwhelming number of them have wedding anniversaries in December. Is this a coincidence? I also learned that many […] Read more…
Milspouses Share: Reintegration Tips
Military life involves many hellos and goodbyes, with deployment being the most intense example. You and your spouse can spend anywhere from a few months to a year apart, all the while dreaming of the beauty of homecoming. At first, things are perfect, then you remember/notice things that you had practically forgotten about. Little hiccups […] Read more…
Milspouse Confessions: Diapers & Wine
One night, much like any other, my husband offered to spearhead our baby and toddler’s bedtime. Thrilled that I was officially “off the clock,” I immediately took him up on it. I sunk deep into my couch and settled in with some mindless screen time. Unfortunately my “checked out” moment was brief. I was ripped […] 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…