It is the question we all dread as military families and expats alike: “Where are you from?” It happened today on a virtual class call for my 6-year old daughter. After a long pause, and her eyes darting to me for a definitive answer, she said, “Virginia.” My face fell flat, and my heart instantlyContinue reading “Defining Home as So Much More”
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Being Left Behind is So Much More Difficult
As a military family, we move a lot. Leaving is the nature of the lifestyle. I am a professional at pack-outs, purging material items, and moving woes. I am an expert on going someplace new. What I am not an expert on is being the one left behind. Why is being left behind so muchContinue reading “Being Left Behind is So Much More Difficult”
Sarah Ortiz Benson - So Much More 