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You Sacrifice Too

LaVaughn Ricci 2 Comments , , , , , , , , ,

I remember the first time a kind woman came up to my husband in uniform and thanked him for his service and sacrifice, and then turned to thank me too. We were in our second year of marriage, and I hadn’t yet heard that from a stranger. I was caught off guard – – taken aback that someone would turn to recognize me, just a normal woman standing by her serviceman’s side. I felt very undeserving.

I wasn’t the one in uniform.

I wasn’t the one sacrificing.

I wasn’t the one serving. 

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military spouses
Career & Education Expert 

Dental Assistant Program Helps Military Spouses Find Purpose

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As a military spouse I’ve seen and experienced first-hand how challenging it can be to find a place in a new community, let alone a new country. From establishing friendships to seeking employment, the stress and pressure can be debilitating. Fortunately, the Red Cross provides support and training programs, to make transitions a bit easier. Recently, I sat down with Kaitlynne Miller who found her own community, friends and now a new job, all thanks to an opportunity through the Red Cross. 

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Expert Health & Fitness Military Life 

The Running Spouse

George Banker 1 Comment , , , ,

I could start with “What is a military spouse?” but I would soon be running (no pun intended) out of space.  A military spouse must adapt to changing schedules and develop creative ways of doing things. There will be  times when one parent must become both parents. They will have to say the following, “Be careful, and I will miss you, and I love you.”

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Experience 

Don’t Mind Me

LaVaughn Ricci 2 Comments , , , , ,

Oh hey! Don’t mind me. I just popped into the laundry room here for a little peace and quiet. Why the laundry room? You see, it’s right across from the pantry. And I just stole a piece of chocolate from my children’s candy bowl that is hidden in the pantry. They sometimes forget about their treats, but I don’t! And on days like today, I can’t help myself. I grab a piece and then sneak around the corner to enjoy it before my kids catch me. Then, sometimes I run out and grab another piece, or two, or three.

Depends on the day, you know?

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Experience 

The Self-Care Conundrum

Kathleen Palmer 2 Comments , , ,

I am not sure if you share the same loathing I do when I hear the term “self-care”.

It is right up there with the word “resilience”. I know the two terms are necessary and I know they are a part of our modern, military vernacular. Yet, I just can’t get past the irritation that I feel when someone asks me,  “Are you taking time for self-care?”

What does self-care look like to a weathered military spouse? (Sorry, not loving the term “seasoned” right now  either).

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Podcast 

AWTR Show #869: FINANCIAL DOMINANCE: Your Battle Plan for a Richer Life

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The biggest misconception about saving money is thinking it’s an important thing to do. Saving money is not an important thing to do. Just like breathing is not an important thing to do, but rather a necessity. Frank Molinar dives into how to set yourself up to live your best financial life in his book FINANCIAL DOMINANCE: Your Battle Plan for a Richer Life.

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