What’s another interesting blog topic to write about after leaving the army?
We just got out of the army after being in for 4 years. I could still write about it but it would seem to not make sense after a while.
I don’t feel like that can be THE central theme of my blog. It doesn’t feel genuine for me to tie everything back to the army because I see so little of it as part of my identity.
Do you see another angle for me? I’m hoping you see something that I don’t.
It makes sense because you are dealing with the aftereffects of the army. We have a class system in the US and you will always be part of the army class.
Most military wives are lonely. And a lot of people are curious about military wives.
Being a military wife is your differentiator to write about common topics. People who are in the army can’t write honestly about it. And who you are now – and your husband – will always relate back to that.
If it’s any consolation, I resisted writing about all my topics. I thought careers was stupid. Then when I capitulated to careers. I didn’t want to write about women. Then I had kids and couldn’t not write about women. It’s so hard to face who we are, but that honesty is the only thing that’s interesting.
Penelope
What about transitioning to civilian life? (both your family and interviews/stories about others going through it) That sees equally as interesting and relevant a topic.