Transition
Category6 Things You’ll Miss About Military Life
My husband is in the process of transitioning out of the Army after 22 years of service. After three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, two tours ..
Make the Most of Your Post-Military Health Care Options
My biggest stressor during my husband’s separation from the military was finding new health care for our family. I was pregnant with our second chil..
A Different Kind of Halloween: How Transition Changed Things
Ghosts. Goblins. Princesses. A young Marine. Families dressed as the Jake and the Never Land Pirate characters. These are my 10 years of Halloween m..
Exiting Gracefully by Finding ‘The Life You Want!’
Winning a ticket to Oprah’s “Life you Want Weekend” from the National Military Family Association and Discovery became a momentous event for me. As ..
Transitioning Out of the Military: Are You Ever READY?
The prospect of leaving military life can produce a wide spectrum of feelings.
Some are ready to have a break from the op tempo. They are ready to..
A New Chapter and A New Career: Life After the Military
As a military spouse and parent, I know the frustration of thinking about my own goals and wondering “When will my time come?” For me, the small ste..