This post is made possible with support from the Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own. As military spouses, we have a personal connection to a community of those who serve. Once I became an Army wife, I took a good hard look at the other men in my family who bravely served as well. […] 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…
Protect Your Military Family from Life’s Surprises
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Armed Forces Insurance (AFI). All thoughts and opinions are our own. As Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have demonstrated, disaster can and will strike whether you are prepared or not. A 2017 seasonal forecast in May predicted a total of 14 named storms this season. When the […] Read more…
The Day He Contemplated Suicide
*Names have been changed to protect privacy. As I sipped my coffee and checked my Facebook, an alarming message came through from my friend Linda*. She shared that her husband had suffered a mental breakdown and expressed thoughts of killing himself. Linda was understandably panicked. Her husband Luke was an Army veteran, her spouse of […] Read more…
Fort Bragg Happenings: “Hollow Men” Stage Play Starring Real Military and Military Spouse (Free Preview For Military)
Lately I have been learning that Fayetteville actually has a lot to do. If you take some time to intertwine yourself in the local happenings. If you like the arts and theater you can begin that intertwinement next week . On July 16th only at 8PM military families can attend a free preview show of the […] Read more…
Stripping Down To Your Bare Essentials to Bring Attention to PTSD…Yay or Nay?
This morning I scrolled through my Facebook news feed and saw this title of a Yahoo story ” Military Wives Strip Down to Raise Awareness About PTSD: Battling Bare”. A Quick Back Story Ashley Wise’s husband was a brave soldier and former Marine who had served two tours in Iraq. On his final tour of […] Read more…