There’s often a misconception in the military spouse space that strong spouses don’t need help, they have everything together, they have endless energy and capacity, they are there to hold others up, they don’t burn out or break down. I had the chance to sit down with...
Four profound yet doable relationship strategies emerged from my interview with Corie Weathers, licensed counselor, during the week leading up to Military Marriage Day. THERE’S MARRIAGE AND THEN THERE’S THE BUSINESS OF MARRIAGE When it comes to married life, it is...
Running was such an easily totable form of exercise, no matter where the Army took us. I have never been a runner. I have always been one of the people who jokingly say, “I only run when there is a sale.” I grew up dancing ballet from age six onward, progressing...
Abdominal breathing can help relieve stress The news is unavoidable and seemingly thrust upon us non-stop these days between television, the internet, newspapers, even social media. Like most people, I want to be informed and know what is going on around the world and...
Last spring, with our fifth birthday approaching and with the looming decision to step out from underneath the shelter of our fiscal sponsor and become a stand-alone non-profit organization in front of us, we had to ask ourselves if the effort that we’re putting into...
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We envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-making for themselves and their families.
