Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
The Ides of March…
What Exactly is the Ides of March?
How To Survive Milspouse Drama
Pretty much every military installation has drama. When spouses get to know each other, it can sometimes turn into something similar to a high school club. Not always does this occur, but there are some military spouses out there that like drama. From families being broken apart, to others being lonely and left out, it comes in all shapes and forms. Here are a few tips to survive the milspouse drama:
12 Days of Christmas: Milspouse Style
Here’s a little ditty to sing your way through present-wrapping fundraisers, tree decorating, or when you need a humorous perspective about our unique and sometimes chaotic lifestyle:
On the first day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me…
A home in a foreign country.
NEW DUTY STATION: How to Stop Feeling Lonely and Lost
I’m a little more than a week into our new duty station. We arrived at Fort Bragg.
It hasn’t been an easy transition for me.
It’s a Small World
I don’t know if I should apologize for getting the tune stuck in your head or keep singing the lyrics of the well-known Disney World ride, but either way, I bet you’re humming along to “It’s a Small World” because…it’s a small world after all.
As a kid that grew up as a “Disney brat,” I knew the song (and ride) backward and forward. I knew all the little languages within this magical-themed ride focusing on our similarities across the globe as opposed to our differences.
Yuletide Yoga: Staying Focused on What Matters
“Come to yoga,” they said.
“It’ll help you unwind,” they said.
“It doesn’t matter that you can barely touch your toes,” they said.
Fun fact: Yoga is much more enjoyable when you’re flexible; don’t believe the hype!
The Perfect FRG
For those of you who’ve experienced myriad successful and not-so-successful Family Readiness Groups (FRGS) throughout your military journey, don’t fret because this is totally the norm!
Do you use your past experiences to enhance or hinder expectations of your current FRG, or would you rather sit this one out and focus your energy elsewhere?
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