Did you know that only 44% of women veterans are enrolled in Veteran Affairs (VA) health care? This is 8% lower than male veterans. And did you know that women veterans are the fastest growing veteran population? They are projected to account for 2.2 million members of the veteran population by 2026. Aryanna Wagner is […]
Category Archives: Guest Post
Toxic Exposure on Military Bases
A Significant Risk Factor for Miscarriage Among Servicewomen this post was paid for by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C written by Chandler Blythe Duncan Between 10% and 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, which can result from numerous factors, such as chromosomal problems, hormonal imbalances, uterine abnormalities, chronic health problems, lifestyle factors, but also toxic exposure. This is a grim reality […]
Remembering the loss of an unborn child
I knew something wasn’t right at the eight-week ultrasound. You could barely make out a wisp of a baby in the blurry black and white picture. It looked nothing like my son had at eight weeks, a tiny little peanut in the middle of the image. “Let’s just wait a couple of weeks and take […]
Exposed to Toxins at Military Bases Tell Their Stories
A silent enemy is invading and poisoning U.S. troops of all ages, ranks, and backgrounds. Troops who fought a number of challenges during perilous deployment to come home safely – or so they thought. Vets have been exposed to toxins at military bases. And toxic exposure is a war wound that starts out largely invisible […]
The Life of a Military Child – Every Three Years
By Sarah Fairbanks What is the life of a military child like? My experience was fantastic: I got to live in four US states and 2 European countries, seeing places I might otherwise never have had the opportunity to see. Additionally, I was not just visiting these locations, they were my home. Hence, my experience, […]
Advice For Transitioning From The Military
Transitioning from the Military By Nick Engelbrecht You’ve made the decision to transition from the military, Congratulations! Now what is it you want to do? Prepare Early This is a question that you will inevitably be asked. So it’s best to prepare ahead of time for that question. My advice is to begin preparing as […]
Coming Home Series by Jessica Scott
Back to You: Book 1 of the Coming Home Series Review by Cynthia Cline Imagine reading a book that grabs your attention immediately to the point that you finish it in less than 2 days. And not just any book, but a story that covers what it’s like to be a military service member and […]
3 Things a Civilian Writer Learned about Service Women
by Sara Hammel *This post contains affiliate links In 1995, when women were still banned from most ground combat roles in the United States military and their supposed lack of physical strength used as a reason to keep them out, Army scientists in Massachusetts embarked on a groundbreaking study. Their mission: To determine if women could get strong […]
Finding a coach through transition
Finding a coach through transition by Adriana Keefe I was 4 months pregnant with my second daughter, feeling depleted, lost, and looking forward to maternity leave as a vacation from my job. Anyone who’s ever had a maternity leave knows it is anything but a vacation. I was burnt-out from my career as a Realtor. […]
Rock Vs Water: A Toxic Military Environment
Rock Versus Water: An Examination of the Toxic Military Environment by Sabrina Ciaciura For any of those who have been associated with the United States military, it is likely you have the awareness of the many problems with which our military members suffer. High rates of suicide, military sexual trauma, PTSD, alcohol and substance abuse, […]
