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5 Things to Throw Out in 2020

Dec 28, 2019Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsPersonal Development, reflection2020, new year, self-development, self-improvement

A new year is upon us. That is an opportune time to make a fresh start by setting goals and making improvements. Below are a few things to consider eliminating in the New Year to make life more enjoyable. 1-People Pleasing Be unapologetically you! Do not seek the approval of others in everything you do.…

Top 6 Things Learned in the First Two Months as a New Mom

Dec 6, 2019Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsEducation, family, motherhood, Personal Development, reflectionbreastfeeding tips, first time mom, motherhood, self-development, self-help, selfcare

Being a first time mom at any age is tough. There are a multitude of transitions and adjustments that have to happen for not only you and your baby, but also your entire family. Motherhood has a huge learning curve. No matter how much you study and prepare for it, you will find that every…

How to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude

Nov 26, 2019Strength 4 SpousesFaith, family, healing, love, Personal Development, reflectiongrateful, gratitude, personal growth, reflection, strategies, thankfulness

‘Tis the season for thankfulness and gratitude. It sounds like a simple concept, but tell that to someone who has fallen on hard times, lost a loved one, is battling cancer, struggling through infertility, and the list goes on. It’s not always easy to see the positive and bright side of things when you are…

Keeping a Positive Mindset While Living With Cancer

Nov 4, 2019Strength 4 SpousesGuest Post, healing, Personal Development, reflectionbreast cancer, bucket list, cancer, perseverence, positive mindset

*Guest Post by Antoinette Truglio Martin I come from a glass-half-full upbringing, where there was always a positive spin on life. The weather is partly sunny, a bad haircut grows out, and traffic will eventually end somewhere along the Belt Parkway. The Cancer Since 2012, I have been walking around with metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic…

Making it to the Finish Line in Pregnancy

Sep 9, 2019Strength 4 Spouses13 Commentsdeployment, Faith, family, military life, reflectiondelivery, faith, pregnancy, pregnancy after loss, third trimester

Making it to the finish line? I once thought, in terms of pregnancy, you are pregnant for nine months, make it to the glorious end, and out comes your precious new bundle on your due date. I never knew how difficult the end of a pregnancy could be until I experienced it for myself. It…

Strength 4 Spouses Year 2 Recap

Jul 31, 2019Strength 4 Spousesmilitary life, reflectionblogger, blogoversary, goals, history, recap

Strength 4 Spouses is a place where military spouses, veterans, and those who support the military can find encouragement, inspiration, and resources to help them find their strength through the ups and downs of all phases of military life. While there are many ways to find strength in this lifestyle, Strength 4 Spouses focuses on…

Review of “Heal Yourself with Journaling Power”

Jul 19, 2019Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentholistic healing, Personal Development, Product Review, reflectionbook review, healing through writing, holistic healing, journaling, self-development, self-help

Synopsis “Heal Your Self with Journaling Power” is an easy to read self-help book by multi-award winning author Mari McCarthy. She gives you rationale throughout the book as to why journaling is important and how it can improve your life in multiple ways. Included in the book are stories from others who have used various…

Drop the Rank Talk

Jun 7, 2019Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentsmilitary life, Personal Development, reflectionfriendships, identity, military life, military spouses, rank

Every so often, it happens. Each time it does, I immediately get annoyed and have one question that I continue to ponder, “why does rank need to be thrown out there?” There’s always one person in a group of military spouses who feels the need to throw out their spouse’s rank awkwardly in a conversation-even…

Pregnancy after Loss

May 30, 2019Strength 4 SpousesFaith, family, healing, Infertility, miscarriage, Personal Development, reflectionanxiety, faith, pregnancy, pregnancy after loss, pregnancy loss

Pregnancy and infant loss are two of the most devastating situations moms can face. It takes so much strength to recover from that type of tragedy. When a woman does get pregnant again after loss, how is the next pregnancy for her emotionally? This month’s post in the “Finding Your Strength” series will detail what…

7 Meaningful Ways to Volunteer in the Fort Bragg Community

May 21, 2019Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentsfamily, military life, Nonprofit Organizations, Personal Development, reflectionFort Bragg, military families, military life, military spouses, nonprofits, volunteerism, volunteers

Over the last 3 years, I have found my own strength in military life through volunteer service to the local military community. The great thing about Fort Bragg is that there are ample opportunities to volunteer, no matter what your schedule may be. Many special events need volunteers throughout the year, while other organizations simply…