The Worst Advice I’ve Received About Deployment

It was hour 2 of sitting in the classroom, surrounded by other military spouses, and it was safe to say I was a bit lost. Looking around the room, I could see the same desperate expression on everyone’s face. We had just been given a fire hose of information, and I was now lugging aroundContinue reading “The Worst Advice I’ve Received About Deployment”

The 5 Key Predeployment Conversations

The first true separation that Kyle and I ever had was in 2013 for his initial military training. He swore in at the beginning of April, and we knew right away that he would be leaving in July. At the time, we were still just dating and had been together for about 2 years, butContinue reading “The 5 Key Predeployment Conversations”

If I Didn’t Love Someone In The Military

When we pulled into the parking lot, the sun was beginning to go down and the 90 degree heat finally gave way to dusk. I sat in the back with Kyle, arm wrapped tightly around his, hoping the car wouldn’t come to a stop. But moments later, it did, and he gently let go ofContinue reading “If I Didn’t Love Someone In The Military”