After 20 years of military disruption to my life, it really has become the norm for me to expect the unexpected. But those that are not connected to the military, or perhaps new to the lifestyle often don’t understand how the …
Real Life: Tips For Supporting Your Kids During Military Away Time
A life connected to the military means a lot of time away for the serving partner. This is just the reality of life and to be honest I am used to it. Jules over at The Giggles Family has put …
Real Life: Afghanistan Withdrawal – View From My Home Front
The war in Afghanistan is finally over for UK Plc, and yesterday the closure of Camp Bastion was announced. I thought as a tribute to a conflict that dominated my family life for over a decade, I would collate some of the …
Pitied and Prettied – That’s How Society Likes Women
‘The main pillar of every organised religion, with few exceptions, is the subjugation, repression, even the annulment of women in the group. Woman must accept the role of an ethereal, passive and maternal presence, never of authority or independence, or …
Operation Bangers & Mash
Hagar has been back less than 24 hours and we have already had our first fight. This is not unusual so please don’t be alarmed. It’s part of the re-integration and also in establishing, who has worked the hardest, and …