Category Archives: From the Desk of the Founder

I am to blame…

I cried yesterday, hell my eyes didn’t even dry all the way before I found myself crying again. My heart aches, and it could have been avoided. One of my sisters and her children lost their lives, one of my … Continue reading

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Volunteerism

Volunteers play an intricate role in society. Which is why there is a month dedicated to honoring volunteers, and days throughout the year that encourage volunteerism. Points of Light promotes volunteerism through the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Many organizations function … Continue reading

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Smoothies: Service and Sacrifice

If you are a military spouse, I hope while you are reading this you are sipping on a smoothie; a way to stick it to the “man” (the Duffey man that is). If you haven’t heard a smoothie shop owner … Continue reading

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DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference

January 27 through 29th I spent at the DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference. As the Founder of Military Spouses of Strength I thought it important to attend this conference on our behalf. I learned a plethora of information, information that will help … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day

As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, I thought It would be fun to give you some little-known-facts about the holiday. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is associated with the day of love, a time to tell those that we care about- … Continue reading

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Important Message- Just for You

Military Spouses of Strength is focused on helping you to create a healthy you. We understand that not everyone deals with clinical depression, or other diagnosed mental health issues. You have seen us feature military spouses that do struggle with … Continue reading

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Hack of a Spouse

Most everyone knows by now that there have been points in my husband’s military career were I have struggled- emotionally. I became depressed because of: lack of self-worth, frequent moves-often leaving good friends, lack of employment, or feeling alone and … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions

At Military Spouses of Strength we have spent the last few weeks setting goals for the New Year, people like organizations need to be strategic in the goals that are set in order to prepare themselves for success. A new … Continue reading

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Christmas Gift for a Military Spouse

We often tell our children that Christmas is about the spirit of the season, and not what you receive. So with that in mind I hope you receive this gift from me to you in the spirit of Christmas. Recently, … Continue reading

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Open Letter: Senator Coburn

Senator Coburn: It is with regret that I find myself writing to you. However, with your recent “nay” vote regarding the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act it Is without regret that I ensure that the voices of so many are … Continue reading

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