I love the word resilient. It is often defined as the ability to “bounce back” from a difficult situation. But I know that for some, especially in our military community, it is an overused word that carries with it an expectation, a label, or something that must be...
Listen to the Article here A proactive healthy lifestyle as a military family is living each day making good eating decisions, staying active, and having a positive mindset. There are so many little things military families can do on a daily basis to be proactive...
This article is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program, a multifaceted program addressing the tougher, harder-to-discuss wellness topics affecting military spouses, including substance abuse, suicide ideation, trauma, postpartum depression, miscarriage,...
Listen to the article here For “old school” folks, who like paper calendars, 2023 might bring something new and important – a special date, circled, starred, hearted, or otherwise celebrated on the family calendar. The date of our Service Member’s transition or...
When I was asked to write something promoting men’s health my brain immediately jumped to the fact that so many of these articles say the same things. We have the information, why are we still making poor health choices? IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH...
Girl, you have got to set some better boundaries!” I heard the woman behind me tell her friend “I know, I know,” her friend said in agreement. “It’s just so hard sometimes.” “Boundaries” is one of those buzzwords. It seems to be the perfect answer for any issue....
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