It’s Murphy’s Law that when they deploy things will go wrong. Sometimes it’s the car engine going or the roof leaks. Those are the things we can handle (even though it may not seem like it at the time). Those are the things that you don’t need them to come home for. However, there maybe […] Read more…
The Milspouse’s Fantasy Holiday Wish List
After hearing the song “Santa Baby” a few times this holiday season, I started wondering: if we milspouses could get anything we wanted, what would we ask for? Sure, cash and a ring would be nice, but what extravagant fantasy item would truly be a game changer for our everyday life? Let’s dream big for […] Read more…
How to Handle 10 Awkward Deployment Questions
Hmm…did I hear that correctly? Did he/she actually just ask me that? There are times when individuals want to know more about our “glamorous” military lifestyle. Whether they mean well (or not), sometimes their phrasing comes off as…less than eloquent. At some point in your time as a military spouse, you may be presented with […] Read more…
We Moved While He Was Deployed
Moving and deployment are two of the most stressful elements of military life, and Army wife Shandi Young tackled them simultaneously. While her husband was deployed to Qatar and Kuwait, Shandi made an international move from Germany to Washington State with three kids, a cat and a dog. I can vouch that Shandi is no […] Read more…
10 Songs To Get You Through Deployment
Never underestimate the power of music. It can liven our spirits, bring back memories or encourage a much-needed cry. Military couples know the challenges and heartaches of long-distance relationships, and music can help us express our emotions and feed our soul. Here are ten songs from the ’80s, ’90s and today that are all about […] Read more…
They Left: How 10 Milspouses Felt The First Day Their Loved One Deployed
When your spouse deploys or TDY’s for an extended period of time, it’s literally like starting another life–at least temporarily. There’s something about that first day after they leave when you finally sit down that night and it hits you that it’s just you (and kids if you have any). We recently asked military spouses […] Read more…