Strength 4 Spouses

Finding Friends in a Military World

Sep 22, 2017Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsPersonal Developmentfriends, friendships, military, networking

I cannot tell you how many times, on a daily basis, I hear military spouses complain about how difficult it is to find friends at their new duty station. It’s scary when you move to a new place and your spouse is the only one you know, most especially when you have left your support…

Emotional Healing through Gardening; a Holistic Prescription

Sep 5, 2017Strength 4 Spouses9 Commentsholistic healing, Recommended Products, reflectiondepression, family, flowers, gardening, healing, herbs, holistic

Why do we tend to turn to a prescription to heal any and all ailments, when the natural antidote is right in front of us? Gardening has many healing powers for several emotions and illnesses we may all face at some point in our lives such as; anxiety, anger, grief, low self-confidence, depression, damaged self-love,…

Why Military Spouses are Forced to Choose Between Work & Family

Aug 7, 2017Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsreflectioncareer, family, military, military spouses, work

When I first became a military spouse, I couldn’t help but notice how many women in this community are stay at home moms. As someone who’s very ambitious and career minded, it gave me tremendous anxiety to think that everything I have worked for in my career could one day come to an end, if…

More than a Pet: The Best Friend Every Military Spouse Needs

Jul 31, 2017Strength 4 Spouses7 Commentsholistic healing, Personal Development, reflectionBeagle, dog, friend, military

I have always had a dog in my life for as long as I can remember. It seemed like having a dog was a staple in my upbringing. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I purchased a dog breed that I specifically sought out and wanted for myself. I had met several Beagles over the…

The Perfect Recipe for a Healthy Military Marriage

Jul 24, 2017Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentreflectionintimacy, love, marriage, military

All marriages take work, but a military marriage requires more than the average couple puts in. Military marriages face many stressors that can harm the beautiful love you experienced the day you said “I Do.” Below are several key ingredients that can make a military marriage strong. A tiny dash of thoughtfulness is HUGE-In a…

You said “I Do,” Now What?

Jul 17, 2017Strength 4 Spousesmarriage, Personal Development

Congratulations on your recent nuptials. Now, you’re officially a military spouse. With that new title as “Mrs.” comes many new responsibilities and tasks that can be overwhelming. When I married my husband, I wished there was some sort of checklist that told me exactly what I needed to do and learn as a new…

How do you find your strength as a military spouse?

Jul 9, 2017Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsNonprofit Organizations, Personal Developmentemotional strength, military spouses, physical strength, spiritual strength, strength, surviving military life

In my short time of being a military spouse, I have learned that developing strength is a must.