Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Finding Themes
Finding Themes….I suppose I’ve earned the right to say that I’m “seasoned.”In the past decade, my family has lived in three different duty stations
Etiquette Suggestions for Military Children
As parents, teaching and being role models for our children lead to many exciting & challenging moments as we watch them transform into adults. As military families, there are many protocols and etiquette challenges that may be different than the basic childhood lessons of saying please, thank you, no ma’am, yes sir and the like.
Don’t Mind Me
Oh hey! Don’t mind me. I just popped into the laundry room here for a little peace and quiet. Why the laundry room? You see, it’s right across from the pantry. And I just stole a piece of chocolate from my children’s candy bowl that is hidden in the pantry. They sometimes forget about their treats, but I don’t! And on days like today, I can’t help myself. I grab a piece and then sneak around the corner to enjoy it before my kids catch me. Then, sometimes I run out and grab another piece, or two, or three.
Depends on the day, you know?
The Helper
Hello, My name is Justine and my enneagram is number 2, which makes me the helper.
According to Air Force reservist and yoga and meditation teacher Christina Mattison’s guide in Caring for your Enneagram 101 my core desires are: “to be worthy of love, wanted, and thought of by others as irreplaceable.” My core fears are, “being unloved, replaceable, and undesired.” I also struggle with saying, “no”, setting boundaries, and knowing my needs and wants. However, I’m a great listener, empathetic, and have a strong sense of what others need before I tend to my own.
Scholarship Gives Milspouses Hope for Future
When Hope For The Warriors created its Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program 15 years ago, it had people like Evanna Burgwardt in mind.
Burgwardt is the wife of a Green Beret. It’s a life she was unsure of when she first met her husband. Six years later, that life has made her stronger, more independent, and sure of herself. She believes that strength and confidence made her a better nurse in the past few years. She also knows it has been crucial in her quest to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
What is Assertive Communication and Why Do We Struggle with It?
If you struggle to communicate with family, friends, or coworkers, you aren’t alone. Communication in any type of relationship can at times feel tricky, leading to unnecessary conflict, stress, and drama. Luckily, the powerful tool of Assertive Communication can help navigate relationships with honesty and clarity while strengthening your confidence and self-esteem.
News 6 Mashup: March 14, 2022
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of March 17, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• DoD to Close Fuel Facility in Hawaii
• VA Announces Proposed Changes to Disability Ratings
• $6.2B Global Household Goods Contract Moves Forward
• This Week in History
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