The Spouse Side

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  • Mom Brain Fog Is Real — And Honestly, WTF Is Happening?!

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    “Mom brain” — we’ve all heard the jokes. The “I walked into the kitchen and forgot why I was there” stories. The “Where did I put my coffee? Oh, it’s in the microwave…again” moments. Cute, right? But then it hits you.Like, really hits you.And suddenly you’re not laughing anymore—you’re staring at your laptop like it’s…

  • A Military Spouse’s Journey Back to the Workforce

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    Let’s talk about identity. Not the kind stamped on a driver’s license or outlined in a resume. I’m talking about the identity that quietly gets chipped away over years of PCS moves, childcare gaps, deployments, and being the backbone of everyone else’s dreams. The identity that once confidently navigated boardrooms, classrooms, clinics, or studios—and now…

  • Wasp Eviction – A Deployment DIY Tale

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    There’s something about deployment that gives military spouses an inflated sense of confidence when it comes to home maintenance. Suddenly, we’re electricians, plumbers, ladder engineers, and HVAC experts—all while juggling the everyday chaos of solo parenting, careers, and the occasional emotional spiral. And when you live in a military neighborhood, the confidence is contagious. So…