by Michele Bradfield | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog
I wasn’t there on my wedding day. Neither was my husband. We were several states and one continent away when Bob and Peggy proclaimed “I Do!” on our behalf. A few days later we received notice of our double-proxy nuptials by mail. I distinctly remember standing alone...
by Michele Bradfield | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog
“I’m afraid I’ll be different when I get home,” my husband said over the phone from Afghanistan. I fell silent as my heart broke and a lump formed in my throat. What had he experienced to inspire these words?At the time I didn’t know. I still don’t fully know. But my...
by Michele Bradfield | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog
Lace up your shoes — it’s time to get your sweat on!This summer, InDependent is challenging military spouses stationed all over the world to run a race this September. That’s #IDRunARace for all of you social media savvy folks. [connect with us on Facebook, Instagram,...
by Michele Bradfield | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog
“Today was a f***ing terrible day,” said my friend.Despite what was visible on her Facebook page, reality was filled with tears and tantrums from three little boys. Each one of them pushing her closer to the edge and testing her patience as a solo parent.She was...
by Michele Bradfield | Oct 10, 2015 | Blog
CAUTION: The wellness bug is contagious and is spreading throughout the military spouse community like wildfire. U.S. military spouses from every branch, stationed all over the world, are banding together in support of personal health. The exact number who have chosen...
