Blue Star Stories
National School Counseling Week: A School Counselor’s Perspective
Written by: Heather, School Counselor As a school staff member, a counselor in particular, welcoming a new semester at any school brings a flurry of activity – from reflecting on…
Read moreCancer and Inclusion: Chicagoland DEPLOY Fellow’s Fight for Change
Meet Jerilyn Lim-Leonard, Blue Star Families’ 2022-2023 Chicagoland DEPLOY Fellow. She’s a military spouse, mother of four, and community volunteer. And if you meet her, you’ll find she’s full of…
Read moreJennifer | Recruiting Coordinator
Meet Jennifer. She’s a Navy Veteran and an Army spouse. Although she has had a solid career serving in the military, she’s struggled with finding and keeping a job as…
Read more3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Military Couples on a Budget
For military couples, spending holidays together can be happenchance thanks to deployments and trainings. And if you are together, you want it to be special. If you’re looking for ideas…
Read moreGeneration Shifts Lead to Generational Growth
Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is off to a fantastic start for you and that you were able to enjoy the holidays. For me, I got to do one…
Read moreAn Unseen Issue: Navigating Life as a Foreign-Born Military Family
When Kenyan-born Lydiah Owiti arrived in the United States, she had 12 days to learn how to drive a car, find a grocery store, and discover American customs. After day…
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