Military families move often. In fact, they move, on average, every 2-3 years. I Move A Lot And That’s Okay is a book that approaches all that military children go through before, during, and after a PCS (Primary Change of Station). Grace, the main character, walks...
You can do hard things. First of all, you made it through 2020. Congratulations! That was a hard year. However, not only did you make it through 2020…you made it through as a milspouse. Double congrats to you because that is twice as hard. My name is...
It’s been a while since I have reflected upon military life in retrospect of being married to a service member. This life has taught me a lot. In fact, the last time I reflected upon what I was learning as a spouse, I was approaching my third year in marriage. Now, my...
The holidays can be such a tough time for couples waiting for a positive pregnancy test. The magic of the Christmas season can be overshadowed by grief and emptiness for many families who have endured the tragedy of pregnancy and infant loss. My heart aches for all of...
A decade ago, who would've ever thought that a hashtag could have such a large impact? Now, hashtags not only define a company, but can also start a global movement. Military spouses are not strangers to starting movements and gaining support for initiatives they know...
Have you ever wondered how best to encourage young women in such a divisive and harsh climate as we are experiencing now? Being a teenager was not easy even twenty years ago. Now, technology and constant comparisons make young women question their worthiness...
If you have never read the children’s book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” by Judith Viorst then you should certainly check it out. As a tribute to being real and authentic about military life and adding a fun twist to it, this is my...
Timely and adequate pediatric care has never been more important than today, especially during the national pandemic and flu season approaching. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of XpertCare, however, opinions expressed in this post are my own. Why...
Despite what you may have heard, Fayetteville, North Carolina truly is a great place to live. Every city has its strengths and weaknesses, however, Fayetteville has many strengths that are not always portrayed in the media. So, I am writing this piece to set the...
As a rule, I try not to dwell on my struggles and live under a “woe is me” mentality. That might explain why it took me so long to go from the throes of depression to a place where I am eager to share my experience, my growth, and my success with other military...
