Tag: But It’s Far From Over
The Podcasts With The Swears Got Me Through A Deployment
by Maggie Phillips, Guest Contributor
During my husband’s last deployment, there was a time of day I looked forward to more than any other.
“Just get...
When You Find Yourself Facing The Stigma Of Short-Timer
by Brittany P. Bolin, Guest Contributor
Personal opinions vary on the subject of short-timer stigma attached to military spouses in the workplace.
Some military spouses feel...
How I Gave Up Volunteering
I want to start by telling you that I was volun-told to write this story.
Yes, you read that correctly.
When I told NextGen MilSpouse's Managing Editor...
What I Gained When We Decided To Live In A Small...
When the Army moved us to the metro D.C. area (where the cost of living is a little insane), I knew I wouldn’t be...
If They Gave Out Medals for MilSpouse Life
"Ugh, my ribbon rack is wicked full!"
That's pretty much the refrain of my dear service member, with included Boston accent. Naturally, I asked him...
How To Use Mindfulness To Set Your Healthy Eating Habits On...
by Diane Norwood, MS, RD, CDE, Guest Contributor
Chances are you’ve tried building healthy eating habits. It is hard work and difficult to maintain them,...
My Must-Have Items to Survive Deployment
When my husband deployed for the first time we had only been married for 9 months and had just moved to a new duty...
Oh The Stories They Will Tell
by Karen Poisson, Guest Contributor
My husband and I were married right out of college. He is still active duty but there are times when...
Let’s All Agree To Stop Saying “Just”
"So, what do you do?"
It inevitably comes up in conversations over and over again. Typically, it happens when you
a) PCS
b) get new neighbors
c) join...