More Than A Military Wife

When I was a child homosexuality was still hidden. It wasn’t accepted socially and it was shameful and a joke even. I heard about it often but always in a negative manner... “Don’t be gay!” , “Are you gay?!” , “You’re so gay!” We also made fun of people with mental retardation by using the word “retard.” It was often used to say someone was stupid. It was also common for kids to act like they were retarded to tell someone they were being “retarded.” It was a very insensitive and mean time. Both are horrible. Because it was so bad to be homosexual, anyone who was on the inside had a hard time “coming out.” Americans have fought to change this. They have fought hard to make homosexuality normal and even praiseworthy...so that those who are hurting while hiding who they are can come out and live their truth. And maybe cut back the amount of suicides occurring. This sounds like a good cause. However, they have pushed it to the point where it is in kids’ cartoons (drag queen in

 As 2021 drew near an end my name was submitted for the military keyspouse of the year award. My husband created an award packet for the submission...in which he had to name the places and hours I volunteered. They have not yet chosen the award winner.  Seeing it all written in numbers showed me how great was my contribution to the community over that course of time. In a typical year I volunteer where I can but this particular year I now look at as My Year of Volunteering. I was able to spend so much time doing this for a few reasons; My family is getting older and I am not needed in the home as much as I use to be. I only work part time as a substitute teacher. My husband supports me in what I choose to do in life. 2022 has begun. What do I want my life to be like this year? I have decided to cut back on the volunteering. My goal is to become comfortable being employed...making money. That by the end of the year I will be working more and be happy about it. This far I have not wante