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Months alone. Moving across the country. Worries and challenges. Military life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. Together, we can overcome the hard and celebrate the wonderful. Join Jo, My Gosh! as we navigate this crazy, beautiful life together.




This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. A common misconception about student loan debt and the military is that no one in the military has to worry about it. Over the years, John and I have had some weird conversations with people who don’t believe that military families sometimes borrow money for college education. We know what we’re talking about. We paid off more than $100,000 in …
Thanks to Aislynn Shania, a budding writer, for guest posting today! Email her at [email protected]. For people who live far from their family members, video calling …
Last year was a huge success. Last year, a high school friend of mine, Kelley, spearheaded a volunteer project she calls, “Project Paper Hearts.” She …
Today, I’m excited to welcome Norine from Lesbian Army Wife to Jo, My Gosh! Because Jo, My Gosh! is an inclusive community that celebrates all …
I have this very vivid, picture-perfect memory from childhood. I was in third or four grade and watching Oprah. They were covering heart disease and ways to …
It started like most fights: with something stupid. I don’t even remember what we were upset about. I just remember standing in the kitchen, with a …
This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. When I first became a military …
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