by Joanne Holbrook | Sep 26, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, IWS23, Parenting, PCS / Moving
“I move a lot, and that’s okay!” Listening to Shermaine, a military child and now an adult military child, gives us such deep insight into what military children go through and how parents can help their families along the way. As a mom who...
by Joanne Holbrook | Sep 25, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, IWS23, Parenting
Amanda, or the Zen Doula, as she is often referred to, shares information with us about the opportunity to have a doula for expectant moms. WHAT IS A DOULA? A doula is a nonmedical professional who is there to help parents navigate through birthing options. This...
by Toby Ralph | Jun 27, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Community, Personal Growth
When approached to write a piece about how military spouses cope, I immediately began thinking about why we need to cope differently than any other spouse. While it is true that military spouses face challenges many others do not, it is important to remember that the...
by Michelle Ann | Jun 15, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Personal Growth
Settling in for the night after an emotional day of saying goodbye to my spouse once again, I wrap my hands around a warm cup of chamomile tea and let out a sigh of contentment as I think to myself, “I wish I knew then what I know now.” “I wish I had known how to...
by Noralee Jones | May 17, 2023 | Articles, Body, Personal Growth, Purpose, Wellness Unfiltered
The Real Life Spouse Stories Series is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program. It’s a platform for military spouses to share their struggles with tougher wellness topics. They’re sharing these stories to help with their healing, open up conversations so...
