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One absolute necessity for making it through this roller coaster ride we call military life is meeting our battle buddies. These are the friends who, no matter what else is happening, will drop whatever they’re doing to help you out. These are the friends that you can call (and who can call you) at any time of the day or night just to talk to you or keep you from banging your head against the wall (much).
I’m an introvert by nature and was a very shy kid. The moves of military life forced me to learn how to connect and make friends. Believe me, I really had to learn how to do that—it didn’t come naturally.
I read books to learn. Books are my go-to answer for everything. I interviewed many military spouses to share what worked for them. When we ask any military spouse who has been through a deployment or other challenge of military life, “What helped you get through that time?” we always hear, “My friends, my battle buddies.” Spouses who have the hardest time with military life are those isolated by circumstances or who choose to isolate themselves. Research shows isolation can lead to depression. Plus it’s a dream-killer.
Talking about life insurance can be difficult. It’s a heavy topic in both its financial and emotional implications; after all, life insurance is about trying to protect the financial secret of those who depend on you after you’re gone.
Once you realize why having life insurance is important, the next step is actually purchasing it. While the process can seem overwhelming, these five tips can help make your life insurance purchase decisions easier.
When considering a second pet, you must ask yourself a couple of questions: Are we ready for a second pet? Is it the right time?
My husband and I had been talking about getting a second cat, mainly as a playmate and companion for our resident cat, for probably a good year now. The timing never seemed right.
I am a planner.
Few things get me more excited than having a game plan for the day, complete with a to-do list. (Confession: If I accomplish something not on my to-do list, I have been known to write it down, then immediately mark it off. I know. I’m kind of a nerd. I’m okay with it.)
You are probably tired of hearing the word “budget,” and how Congress is handling our nation’s money, and how the budget cuts will be affecting us as military families. The future feels very uncertain, and we might feel out of control if this is where we mainly put our focus.
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