A blog can be a great many things... it can be a place to share, the good and even the bad; it can be a venue for ranting or celebration; a creative outlet; a place shrouded in ambiguity or an unobstructed view of one's self. I don’t know just yet where this little place on the web falls among those depictions.
My intention when starting this “e-journal” was to be able to comment on some posts that cut me to my core. Then, after a bit of thought, I’m not so sure of what to say in such a “public” forum. So now I’m no longer wholly convinced that I should comment due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter and the brittle relationship that hangs in the balance. Words can do irreparable damage, especially if not chosen with caution. Pondering all of this has seemingly taken me in a new direction, to use my powers for good.
Why not use this medium to chronicle my journey as a Military Spouse, offering my experience and knowledge to other military spouses? Not only can I reach out to lonely, scared and confused wives of our military men, I can help to put into plain words these difficulties, trials and tribulations so that non-military individuals may understand what our nation’s military spouses endure on a daily basis. Having been a Marine’s wife for nearly 13 years I have seen my fair share of “us and them” mentalities.
Yes, I understand that everyone has difficulties in their lives. Run of the mill marriage strife of being newly-weds coupled with the added stressors of military life nearly left my marriage in ruins 11 or so years ago. Difficulties and challenges are a part of life that we have the opportunity to learn and grow from. It is how we react and deal with those hurdles that make us who we are. The difference is, while we ALL (military and civilian alike) have our own personal daily struggles, MOST civilian wives don’t have to worry about getting a call from the ER doctor urging her to get to the base hospital as quickly as possible because something went horrifically wrong during a training exercise. The military wife has to be everyone and everything to her family while our nations’ defenders are away helping to protect the freedoms that make this country great. Our military fights for the rights of the @$$holes that spit in their faces. They are willing to die in order to protect those rights.
But I digress… which brings me to my next and my original point in a roundabout, scenic route kind of way, I’m not sure I can stay focused long enough on one thought to create a blog about being married to a Marine that would do anyone any good. I do not know where this journey will take me but you are invited to come along for the ride. This narrative will probably be written just like I cook, with a little of this and a pinch of that. It will be a look at life...
My intention when starting this “e-journal” was to be able to comment on some posts that cut me to my core. Then, after a bit of thought, I’m not so sure of what to say in such a “public” forum. So now I’m no longer wholly convinced that I should comment due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter and the brittle relationship that hangs in the balance. Words can do irreparable damage, especially if not chosen with caution. Pondering all of this has seemingly taken me in a new direction, to use my powers for good.
Why not use this medium to chronicle my journey as a Military Spouse, offering my experience and knowledge to other military spouses? Not only can I reach out to lonely, scared and confused wives of our military men, I can help to put into plain words these difficulties, trials and tribulations so that non-military individuals may understand what our nation’s military spouses endure on a daily basis. Having been a Marine’s wife for nearly 13 years I have seen my fair share of “us and them” mentalities.
Yes, I understand that everyone has difficulties in their lives. Run of the mill marriage strife of being newly-weds coupled with the added stressors of military life nearly left my marriage in ruins 11 or so years ago. Difficulties and challenges are a part of life that we have the opportunity to learn and grow from. It is how we react and deal with those hurdles that make us who we are. The difference is, while we ALL (military and civilian alike) have our own personal daily struggles, MOST civilian wives don’t have to worry about getting a call from the ER doctor urging her to get to the base hospital as quickly as possible because something went horrifically wrong during a training exercise. The military wife has to be everyone and everything to her family while our nations’ defenders are away helping to protect the freedoms that make this country great. Our military fights for the rights of the @$$holes that spit in their faces. They are willing to die in order to protect those rights.
But I digress… which brings me to my next and my original point in a roundabout, scenic route kind of way, I’m not sure I can stay focused long enough on one thought to create a blog about being married to a Marine that would do anyone any good. I do not know where this journey will take me but you are invited to come along for the ride. This narrative will probably be written just like I cook, with a little of this and a pinch of that. It will be a look at life...
Through the eyes of a Marine’s Wife.
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