Open When

A collection of encouraging, informative letters to read when facing the challenges of military life.

"... feels like a tight hug from a friend who gets it ..."

-Becky Hoy, founder of Brave Crate, cofounder of PILLAR

"... if you are a brand new military spouse ... or a seasoned military spouse, there is a letter in this book for you ..."

-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

"... Every letter in this book is unbelievably relatable to every chapter in my life as a military spouse ..."

-Jen Pilcher, Navy spouse and founder of MilSpousefest

"... The perfect gift for every military spouse in every walk of life. Truly a MUST READ."

-Noralee Jones, writer and creator at Mrs. Navy Mama