I Am Not Okay

I Am Not Okay

Originally published to Milspouse Conversations – 11/25/19 Let me tell you all a secret about me- although I am usually Little Ms. Sunshine, sometimes that’s a front. I married very young. My husband and I were high school sweethearts from Podunk Town,...
Being Beautifully Imperfect

Being Beautifully Imperfect

Originally posted on Milspouse Conversations in 2019 Hello! My name is Annette and I am a 44-year-old female. I am a mother to a 19-year-old daughter who is a sophomore in college and a 16-year-old son who is a high school junior.  I am also a military...
From Hopelessness to Activism

From Hopelessness to Activism

Right now, the country is facing some unprecedented struggles: with the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest unemployment rates we’ve ever seen, as well as the old sins of racism and genocide being reckoned with once again. It feels overwhelming to so...