Resilience has been the key to Desty Rae Boatright’s life. She’s always had the uncanny ability to bounce back from the worst life could hand her and keep moving forward successfully.

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Reframing & Reclaiming Resilience
We’ve all heard it. THAT word. Resilience. I know I’m over it, and I’m a certified Spouse Master Resilience Trainer (C-SMRT). How does the word make you feel? Angry? Annoyed? Disgusted?
Be Ready to Respond When an Emergency Strikes: Learn Hands-Only CPR
As a little girl, I watched my father suffer from two massive heart attacks by the time he had reached the age of 40. More recently, he suffered a stroke while home on Christmas Eve. While none of those instances required CPR intervention, they all had one thing in common: mere moments mattered.
Melissa Tanner’s Love for Movement
Melissa Tanner is the person I find difficult to describe. The more I read, the more I realize there are many strong points. and multiple parts of her personality which require unique skills in order to succeed.
A Call to Change How We Refer to Military Spouses
The Armed Forces often overlook the significance of military spouses. Consider for a moment that we have given you the title of “Dependent,” suggesting that you are somehow subservient to your service member.
The Job Search Burnout
How many jobs have you applied to over the last month? How many automated job rejection emails have you gotten? It can be frustrating, right? Probably pretty defeating too. I know, I’ve been there. More than likely, most of us have. My Burnout: I...
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