Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Making Changes
This time of year, there are always lots of expectations to make resolutions and plan big changes to your life
You’re Going to Be Deployed to Afghanistan Soon
You’re going to be deployed to Afghanistan soon, and I can’t seem to hold your hand tight enough.
Choosing Gratitude
In this military life, separation in the military is almost guaranteed. Between TDY, training, time in the field, deployments—the list goes on and on—our service members often have to take time away from their spouses and families. Often, we focus on that separation; some of us dwell on it, some of us try to ignore it, but it can still get at us despite our best efforts.
When our service member leaves, we’re faced with two choices: allow our emotions to take over, or try to look at the bright side. It never gets easier to have our loved ones gone, but we can try to see the good in it.
October and Autumn Celebrations
October is always a fun time of year for me. Within the last few years, I have started to consider the beginning of October the beginning of Halloween, rather than the holiday just being the last day of the month.
I know some people might find that silly, but I find that October, and Halloween in particular, means the start of fall—cooler days, warm drinks, and the family times and holidays that soon follow.
3 Ways to Reduce Stress During Deployment
A little more than halfway through a 12-month deployment, I remember waking up one morning feeling like the world was crashing down around me. I looked in the mirror, half-expecting to see smoke pouring out of my ears. The amount of pressure and stress I felt from the wildly negative emotions swirling around inside my head and chest had become unbearable.
7 Proven Ways to Deal with “Hurry Up and Wait”
Recently, we were waiting for details on whether Phil’s unit would be activated or not to help with hurricane relief. Oh, the unknown! Oh, the hurry up and wait! I’m fine once he’s on the road but the in-between is hard for me.
The Journey Continues
The weather is beginning to break with cooler mornings, which is ideal for walks or runs. In the last column I made reference to getting back to the basics. Where are you with your fitness?
No matter who I speak with, there are a variety of reasons why people exercise and your reason is no different. And no matter what you may read or hear, it’s always best to consult with your doctor first to make sure it’s safe.
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