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A Promise to Love Better
The week of August 23rd was awful. I remember thinking, why does Ryan seem so calm. How is he not freaking out or filled with rage on what’s happening in Afghanistan?
My Advice To the New Military Spouse
This whole military life is weird and scary. Nothing can really prepare you for what’s to come, what you will lose but also all that you gain. My advice…
Memorial Day Is About Remembering
I’m one of those women who signed up for this. Maybe that’s what you think when you learn that I’m a military spouse. I married my Marine 8 years ago. The truth is, I signed up for love & partnership. I barely considered the struggles of military family life when I got married.
Guest Writer’s Series: A Letter to My Postpartum Depression
No one tells you that the newborn phase is like Groundhog’s Day — every three hours, it is diaper change, feed, sleep, repeat. Throw in some inconsolable crying, dozens of doctors appointments, formula trial-and-error, and hundreds of loads of laundry and you get the picture. In addition to the typical newborn struggles, I was struggling with something that I still struggle to put into words.
Do You Believe in Soulmates?
I didn’t marry Mr. Right. Ryan didn’t marry Mrs. Right, either. There is NO SUCH THING.
Guest Writer’s Series: Crushing the ‘Woe is Me’ Mindset as a Military Spouse
Military life is tough at times, for me dealing with the emotional aspect of doing life SOLO is one of the most complicated things to sort through.
How to Handle the PCS Blues
There is this side to military life that isn’t talked about often. It’s the “how are you doing” after the dust of a big move settles. How do you handle life after a big change.
The Good Habits You Gained From Quarantine
It’s easy to focus on the negatives of 2020. It’s becoming the year of loss. A friend challenged me to change my perspective by asking, “What are 3 good habits you’ve gained in the last 6 months?”
Austin’s Birth Story
I am one of those women who loves being pregnant. I loved wearing maternity clothes. I lived in those stretchy dresses. I couldn’t wait to start wearing my jeans with the “over the belly band.” However, due to military family life, there was much stress around Austin’s delivery.
Memorial Day Thoughts
Growing up, I didn’t know the difference between the Navy, Army or Marine Corps. I just lumped all branches of the military together.
Question Series: What to do if your spouse wants to join the military?
Question: My husband is considering joining the Army to be a helicopter pilot and I’m so afraid of that. The danger it puts him in, the military life in general, etc. In all honesty, I’m just a terrified mess right now, hoping to find something positive about it.
#MightyMilitaryKids
Sometimes, I’m glad my sons are young during the height of Ryan’s military career. I tell myself that they won’t remember my panicked calls to my mother begging her to fly across the country to help me.
Cross Country Road Trip with Kids Pt. One
In January, my family moved from California to North Carolina. We opted for a LONNNGGG family road trip to get to our new state. It was an experience & I'm telling all about it in a two part blog series.
Homecoming Truths (what to expect after deployment with kids)
If you’re curious about what it’s like having your husband home after being gone for 6 months...I’m listing it out for you.
Or if you’re a military spouse like me who wants a laugh because with get it...read along.
It's Time to Pack Up (military style)
Now Ryan's back and we have a move to plan. I'm all the feels about leaving California to move to North Carolina.