MILITARY LIFE + MENTAL HEALTH
Navigating mental health as a military dependent comes with its own unique challenges. I’ve walked that road. You aren’t alone. Let’s carve out space for your mind to breate.
Ultimate Guide to Save Money in Medora, ND
This stress-free, fun-filled itinerary for Medora tells you EXACTLY what we did and how to save money in Medora, ND.
Complete Itinerary + Guide to Military Discounts in Medora
Medora, ND is a perfect getaway for military families! This itinerary and guide gives you all the details on what to do and military discounts in Medora.
A Mental Health Story | Depression, Faith and Hope For You
Let My Mental Health Story Encourage You In Yours The following is a brief overview of my mental health story. I put these words down in hopes that you'll be encouraged to move forward and keep living. There is hope and life beyond depression and anxiety. You CAN...
Critical Truth About Mental Health For Military Spouses
Mental Health for military spouses is a tricky subject. Navigating a mental health crisis is never easy. Mental health for military spouses can be especially difficult. Coping with and recovering from a mental health battle as a member of the military community...
What Deployment Is Really Like | Deployment Diary
The following is an excerpt from a journal I kept during our most recent deployment like. This is what deployment is really like for the spouse left behind. Another excerpt can be read here. More on military life can be found here. What is it really like to have your...
Love, Suicide and Mental Health | Suicide Prevention
Previously, I shared a bit about my personal experience with suicidal thoughts. After publishing, I heard from an unexpected number of women--some military dependents, some not. Many held similar fears of hurting their husband's career or being a burden to those they...
The Scary Advice Doctors Gave Me | Military Spouse Perspective on Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Trigger warning: In an effort to normalize conversations, I'm sharing my military spouse perspective on suicide and the fear that a mental health crisis may affect our husband's career. While this account does not contain...
The Unexpected Good Thing About Deployments
The following is an excerpt from a journal entry I wrote at the beginning of Derek's most recent deployment. While he was quarantined stateside (but gone from our home), we had a Zoom meeting with a young couple as part of their premarital counseling. They are the...
Reliable Ways To Embrace Life In Minot | Minot Monday
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. Today I'm sharing reliable ways to embrace life in Minot. These are the things that took me from newcomer to, "Minot is my town." For more tips, lists and information on living like a local be...
How to Find Happiness When You’re Stuck by Circumstances
When You're Stuck by Circumstances In January, Derek came home with the unexpected news that he’d been assigned to an upcoming deployment. For me, momentum had been building steadily with my writing goals and I’d finally said, “Yes,” to God’s prompting to start...
