“Brittany was lonely. She'd had Dillon during Carson's first deployment, and when he returned, he didn't seem very interested in getting to know his son. Then, half a year later, he was gone again. The baby could walk now, and Brittany had gotten used to being a single mom. She would have to adjust her life to fit a husband into it again.” WarIraq WarDeploymentMilitary LifeMilitary SpouseMilitary WifeMilitary Families Book:Alive Day: A Memoir Source: Alive Day: A Memoir
“Somewhere along the line, I decided my life was less important than Cleve's. That my life was worth sacrificing to prove I was a good wife. That leaving, or demanding better for myself, was giving up on the only thing that made me worth something.” SacrificeSelf WorthWorthinessMilitary QuotesMilitary WifeMilitary Wife QuotesQuotes For Military Wives Book:Alive Day: A Memoir Source: Alive Day: A Memoir
“I hadn't noticed until that moment that I'd been treated as a part of Cleve, rather than an individual human being with her own needs. I hadn't realized how much I needed someone to ask me if I was okay.” Military FamilyMilitary SpouseMilitary WifeMilitary Spouse Mental HealthMilitary Wife Mental Health Book:Alive Day: A Memoir Source: Alive Day: A Memoir
“That night, I wrote in my journal, "He may kill me, but as long as I am a good wife to him, it's worth it. This is my job. I am serving my country.” Military SpouseMilitary WifeMilitary Spouses Serve TooServing Your Country Book:Alive Day: A Memoir Source: Alive Day: A Memoir