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Stressors of Military Children Part III: Divorce

Dec 10, 2018Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfamily, holistic healing, marriage, military lifechildhood stress, coping with stress, divorce, military life

In this three-part series, we will be taking a deeper look into the stressors of military life, how they impact kids, and strategies to help children cope and heal. To read Part I, about deployments, click here. To read part II, regarding frequent moves, click here. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of…

The Journey Through Multiple Miscarriages to 3 Healthy Boys

Sep 28, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentsfamily, holistic healing, Infertility, miscarriage, Personal Developmentacupuncture, health, healthy eating, infertility, miscarriage, nutrition

My Story My husband and I were two years into our conception journey with 3 miscarriages under our belt. Never in a million years did I see myself in this spot, does anyone? The pain was unbearable and everywhere I looked I don’t think there was a woman who wasn’t expecting. Literally, every time I…

The Stay Strong Mom Box

Sep 21, 2018Strength 4 Spousesfamily, holistic healing, Infertility, military life, miscarriage, Recommended Productsfinding strength, gifts, moms, Recommended Products, subscription box

It’s no secret that pregnancy loss can be devastating. What most people don’t realize though is that the healing journey is different for everyone. The time it takes to heal from such a loss is immeasurable. I have my days where I am full of hope, then I have other days where I long to…

Aqua Spin: An Unconventional Workout

Sep 18, 2018Strength 4 Spouses4 Commentsfitness, holistic healing, Personal Developmentaqua spin, fitness, low impact, water

After running my first half marathon this year, I could feel the effects that the mileage took on my body and my left knee. I decided it was time to be more kind to my joints, while still maintaining my training and physical fitness. I tried aqua aerobics, but didn’t feel like the class was…

The Power of a Photo: Infertility from a Male Perspective

Aug 24, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentsfamily, Guest Post, holistic healing, Infertility, love, marriage, reflectioninfertility, male perspective, military life, photographer, pregnancy

**Guest Post by Chris G.** Everyone around us was getting pregnant. They were the ones who weren’t trying and who didn’t even want to have a child. They were the ones doing everything “wrong” and still got pregnant. The news of those close to us being pregnant were greeted with the fake “Congratulations, I’m so…

Giving Back to Military Families, One Room at a Time

Jul 18, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentsfamily, healing, holistic healing, Nonprofit Organizations, reflection#inspiration, deployment, giving back, military life, military spouses, nonprofits, repurposing furniture, room makeovers, volunteerism, volunteers

How do you give back to your community? Is it through volunteering your time? Do you give back monetarily? Giving back to your local community is important and helps connect you with like-minded individuals. Not to mention, it makes the heart and soul feel good. Military spouses love to give back, because we have all…

Floating for Wellness

Feb 26, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentshealing, holistic healing, Personal Development, Recommended Products#holistichealing, anxiety, chronicpain, depression, FayettevilleNC, floating, floattherapy, military life, supportlocalbusinesses, veteranownedbusiness

When I first heard about a new local business in Fayetteville, Floating Shanti that specializes in health and wellness, I was very intrigued. What fascinated me even more is that they offer float therapy in a floating tank. Disclaimer: Strength 4 Spouses, LLC received a floating session as compensation for an honest review. I only…

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,…

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…