by Rebecca Rose I tried to keep my anxiety in check, but worry started to overtake my every thought. I considered all the worst things that Continue Reading
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When You Can’t Be a Warrior Anymore… is There a Reason to Go On?
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on October 13, 2018, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
From a Support Weenie’s Spouse
I’m a couponer, and not by choice. My husband is career military and I’m a career stay-at-home mom who dabbles in writing between diaper changes and Continue Reading
Shedding the Shame of the “Dependa”
by Liesel Kershul This first appeared in the War Horse Aug 29, 2018 and is reposted here in accordance with their terms of service. The Continue Reading
Flags Instead of Fathers and Husbands
by an anonymous USAF brat It was the lace curtains that did it. Like most guys, I'm pretty good about not tearing up at movies, especially war Continue Reading
Book Review: A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within
by Tracie Sudermann ________________________ Using an autobiographical style for her first book, A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within, author Continue Reading
7 Steps to Wowing Your Wife
If you’ve been married for a while, odds are that your wife already knows most of your tricks. You pulled out you’re A game to get her attention Continue Reading
Trigger Happy
After I discovered letters from my husband’s mistress, I bought an imaginary .357 Magnum. Wanna know why I chose that gun? One bullet goes through two Continue Reading
My Husband, Our Marriage, His Rank
Not that long ago I got the privilege of pinning on my husband's rank in a ceremony intended to celebrate and honor his dedication to the career Continue Reading
Caring for Those Who Have Borne the Battle, and Those They Leave Behind
“To care for him who has borne the battle, and his widow, and his orphan.” – Abraham Lincoln (VA motto) ___________ I wonder not just about the men Continue Reading
The Wounded Warrior’s Wife: A Ranger Spouse’s Journey
by Shara Hegr Although spouses spend more time with their veterans than any chain of command, doctor, nurse, or friend, we are rarely asked to share Continue Reading
My Veteran Spouse: I Will Be His Advocate
VA MOTTO: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” -Abraham Lincoln I wear no uniform. I’ve seen no Continue Reading