March 31, 2026

Thoughts of Deployment We’re originally from the small island of Guam, and Virginia is our first duty station. It’s where we’ve experienced many of our firsts as a military family, and now we are preparing for our first military deployment. Yesterday, I picked up my husband from his ship after…...

March 26, 2026

Spring as a Seasonal Reset Spring is especially meaningful for our family as we celebrate four birthdays in a joy-filled, two-week span. We usually mark the occasion with an outdoor activity: hiking, beach time, or exploring a local garden. We also visit our preferred locally owned restaurant for a special…...

March 12, 2026

  Becoming a first-time mom wasn’t in my plans for years to come. But last year, two weeks after my husband left for his first rotation (non-combat deployment), I stared down at the positive pregnancy test sitting on my bathroom sink — and a mix of emotions washed over me.…...

March 2, 2026

Military deployment brings unique challenges to families, especially to children. A parent’s absence can create big feelings, new questions, and noticeable shifts in daily routines. When those emotions do not have space to be expressed, they can build quietly over time. I still remember how it felt when my dad…...

January 22, 2026

As 2025 winds down, I find myself reflecting on another incredible season with the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Military Spouse Writing Program. It’s the perfect time to pause, look back, and appreciate all the growth this past year has brought. From moving overseas to diving into topics far beyond my…...

January 20, 2026

When I first joined the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Military Spouse Writing Program, my motivation was simple: I missed writing. I hadn’t written anything creatively since high school yearbook and newspaper, but something in me knew it was time to pick up the pen again. I hoped the program would…...

January 15, 2026

Last year, I joined the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Military Spouse Writing Program, a space designed to support military spouses in developing our voices through storytelling. Throughout the year, I wrote blog posts that delved into important topics and conversations, which I hope were helpful to my fellow military community…...

January 13, 2026

Before the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Military Spouse Writing Program, my writing experience was limited to scientific and technical writing. I love science and research. But, since becoming a military spouse in 2018, it has been incredibly challenging to find work in my career field of biomedical research. Frequent moves…...

January 8, 2026

When I first discovered the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Military Spouse Writing Program, it felt like the perfect blend of everything I’ve always loved. Writing has been a constant thread in my life, from studying communications and having my own amateur blog to dreaming of one day becoming an author.…...

January 1, 2026

A new year is just around the corner. For most people, this means New Year’s resolutions, family celebrations, and a sense of hope for what’s to come. For military spouses, a new year brings hope, but also cautionary optimism for the unpredictability that lies ahead. From deployments to trainings to…...