Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses

-Becky Hoy, founder of Brave Crate, cofounder of PILLAR -Brittany Boccher, 2017 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and founder of Discover Your Spark Dear Military Spouse, I wrote these letters to encourage you throughout your military life journey. Whether you are celebrating a milestone, surviving an unfamiliar challenge, or feeling unheard, you are not alone. I am here with you, from the first moments of falling in love with your service member, to attending your first military ball, giving birth while your spouse is deployed, and moving across country (or an ocean) on short notice. I know what it's like to be making new friends-again and again, finding strength to support other spouses in the community, preparing to leave active duty, and many other military life moments in between. This collection of Open When letters is meant to deliver that special message from a friend who understands, whenever you need reassurance, helpful ideas, or a simple reminder of your own strength. We've got this! With love from a fellow military spouse, Lizann Lightfoot The Seasoned Spouse -Jen Pilcher, Navy spouse and founder of MilSpousefest -Noralee Jones, writer and creator at Mrs. Navy Mama