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 bail, 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.