The Spouse Side

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  • Thinking About Adding A Furry Chaos Agent

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    You’d think after 14 years of military life, deployments, moves, last-minute schedule changes, and all the unknowns, I’d know better than to say, “Hey, you know what we need right now? A puppy.” But here we are. As a military family, even thinking about adding a new furry family member comes with a checklist a…

  • 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…