Welcome to Ask Dr. Monica, a space where real questions from military spouses get honest answers from a licensed therapist who understands the realities of military life. Dear Dr. Monica, We’re getting ready for another PCS…
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Spouse Spotlight: Ingrid Sanchez
Ingrid Sanchez USMC Spouse of 14 YearsCamp Lejeune, NC Meet Ingrid Sanchez, a Marine Corps spouse who is deeply committed to building community and showing up wherever the journey leads. Her service…
Spouse Spotlight: Rei Best
Rei Best USMC Spouse of 19 YearsCamp Lejeune, NC Meet Rei Best, a Marine Corps spouse who was raised in the military community long before marrying her Marine in 2007. Shaped by…
Why do we have a Military Spouse Appreciation Day?
We have a day for everything now. National Bagel Day is January 15, apparently. (Google it.) So this year, when Military Spouse Appreciation Day showed up on the calendar, I asked: “why is this a thing?” As it turns out, this…
Spouse Spotlight: Ashley Gibson
Ashley Gibson USMC Spouse of 16 YearsMacDill Air Force Base Meet Mrs. Ashley Gibson, a Marine Corps spouse at MacDill Air Force Base whose consistent service and welcoming leadership have strengthened the…
The stoplight that changed everything: My Journey into Military-connected Community Service and Advocacy
The beginning- Shaped by family My journey into community service began long before I realized it. As a child growing up in Jamaica, my parents taught me the power of gratitude, kindness, and…
Spouse Spotlight: Nichole Lovejoy
Nichole Lovejoy USMC Spouse of 12 YearsMCAS Beaufort, SC / Geo-baching in Jacksonville, NC Meet Nichole Lovejoy, a Marine Corps spouse stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River who turns connection into community every single…
Spouse Spotlight: Tanya Lambert
Tanya Lambert USMC Spouse of 29 YearsOkinawa, Japan Meet Tanya, a Marine Corps spouse whose leadership and steady presence helped shape a stronger, more connected community during her time as the spouse…
Raising Kids in Motion
April is Month of the Military Child, which feels like a good time to chat about something that often comes up in conversation: Are we messing up our kids by moving them so much? Fair…
Ask Dr. Monica – “Is Resentment Normal?”
Welcome to Ask Dr. Monica, a space where real questions from military spouses get honest answers from a licensed therapist who understands the realities of military life. Dear Dr. Monica,I’m a Marine Corps…
Spouse Spotlight: Shelby Bateman
Shelby Bateman USMC Spouse of 11 YearsMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC Meet Shelby Bateman, a Marine Corps spouse stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, whose journey from supporting…
Hope For The Warriors to host free virtual career workshops for military community
First of Four Webinars kicks off Thursday, April 23 Geared for the military community, Hope For The Warriors will present a series of free, virtual career workshops with Robert Half, a talent solutions and…
