4 Ways to Overcome Hopelessness on the Home Front
Hopelessness. A powerful, somewhat taboo word, that scares so many of us that it comes out in desperate whispers only to be met with hurried hushes—as though we are characters in a Harry Power novel and Voldemort’s name is being spoken out loud. While it may not...
5 Simple Ways to Help Make Postpartum Stress Better
I’ll never forget the day my husband asked me if I wanted to kill myself. Our baby was five months old and I was suffering from postpartum stress. My husband was gearing up for deployment and was gone frequently. I felt like I was drowning as I adjusted to my new life...
3 Signs You Absolutely Need Self-Care in Your Life
Awareness is a word which is all too familiar to us as military spouses. We are aware of the last meal our children ate. We are aware of the family schedule for the next three weeks. Oh and we are definitely aware of the PCS process and how to complete a...
1 Unexpected Technique to Conquer Fear and Anxiety
If you had met me years ago, you would have thought I had it all together. Confidence, control, and happiness were the images I showed to others. However, the person that I pretended to be was in sharp contrast to who I actually was. I struggled from severe anxiety...
What is Reiki and How Can It Make You Calmer?
“Reiki promotes deep relaxation, wellness, clarity, focus, and personal and spiritual growth.” WHAT IS REIKI?Reiki is a Japanese healing method involving a gentle transfer of “life force energy” from a practitioner to the client. Reiki promotes deep relaxation,...
7 Powerful Ways to Love Through PTSD Pain
“I choose to protect my mental health and show up in the way that my marriage deserves.” As a veteran advocate and spouse, my husband’s PTSD has changed me for the good and the bad. I could talk about the bad, but I choose not to. Not today at least. I don't pretend...