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It’s Okay to Disconnect

It’s Okay to Disconnect

by | Apr 18, 2016

I’m staring at this computer screen, and I’m annoyed. So annoyed I could cry. Why? I’m annoyed because I’m ashamed of my recent behavior. I’ve become a hermit in a disconnect from the rest of the world. 

See, I had surgery seven weeks ago, then I got really sick last week, and I’ve basically become a hermit. Thanks to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and email, I’ve been able to keep in touch with people. Oh, and texting. Can’t forget the good old smartphone.

I’m not out of the loop, but I haven’t spent quality time with people I love in more than a month.

Hermit level: 8.5

10 Years Ago: A Woman Veteran

10 Years Ago: A Woman Veteran

by | Apr 9, 2016

Ten years ago, this month, I left my last job. It’s been that long since I worked for a real paycheck—hard to believe. But I was pregnant with Izzy and unable to do a lot of the things my boss needed me to do, like guard an alleged domestic abuser, run for any length of time, and deploy to a war zone again. After 10 years, you’d think I’d be used to the stay-at-home, regular life.

I’m not.

5 Ways to Spread Your Wings as a New Milspouse

5 Ways to Spread Your Wings as a New Milspouse

by | Apr 7, 2016

I’m finally in Washington! Officially joining my husband and moving out of state for the first time has given me insight into how to rock this latest role in my life.

Here are five ways to adjust and spread your wings as a new milspouse:

Caring for Siblings of Special Needs Children

Caring for Siblings of Special Needs Children

by | Mar 28, 2016

Parenting can be hard in any situation, but especially when you have a child with special needs. Sometimes, siblings of special needs children can feel left out or neglected, which makes it important for parents to strike a balance between being attentive to their special needs child and caring for their other children as well.

Here are four ways to care for siblings of special needs children.

5 Tips for Planning a Military Wedding

5 Tips for Planning a Military Wedding

by | Mar 27, 2016

I married my Army man almost two years ago and had so much fun planning it that I decided to try to get into event planning. I’m super excited to share that with you, so soon after writing this post last month, expressing my fears about my burgeoning career already stagnating. Turns out, I was offered a job as the Director of Catering and Events at a country club! This new experience has been amazing, and I’m learning new things constantly.

Hello from the Other Side of Depression

Hello from the Other Side of Depression

by | Mar 17, 2016

When questioned about the mystery guy who inspired her hit song, “Hello,” Adele answered that it was, in part, a song to herself and some of the people around her. At first, I thought that was crazy talk. And then I spent a month on new meds, and I understood.

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