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Legacy Magazine A collaborative project for military families & their extended communities. Volume I & II available

A print publication that celebrates life with service member families, couples, and spouses through personal narrative, creative expression, and professional development!

“This sense of serenity, this solace that stitched itself into the fabric of my daily life, was not by chance but rather...
01/16/2024

“This sense of serenity, this solace that stitched itself into the fabric of my daily life, was not by chance but rather the result of small, daily practices.”

While last year was filled with highs + lows, Legacy Editor-in-Chief .lmft reflects + shares a few life-giving practices that made room for daily moments of serenity in the January Legacy Letter. As you read the letter, you’ll discover space to pause + cast a sustainable vision for the year ahead.

What practice, rhythm, or activity do you hope to implement this coming year? 

“As we talked through the memories, my heart swelled with grief and gratitude. Life will always be a mixture of both.”In...
12/16/2023

“As we talked through the memories, my heart swelled with grief and gratitude. Life will always be a mixture of both.”

In our December Legacy Letter, .swo writes through holiday seasons that went awry, and while those moments tested her family, they found that they could either choose to be bitter, or find the unexpected sweetness that still existed.

We invite you to reflect on your holiday seasons, past + present. It is ture that this time of year can hold both gratitude and grief. Make two columns and work through naming yours.

What do you do when another deployment is upon you? Writer Ashley Phillips reaches for her tools, which include: “a day ...
10/10/2023

What do you do when another deployment is upon you?
 
Writer Ashley Phillips reaches for her tools, which include: “a day planner and black ballpoint pen, a stack of envelopes, and stationery.”
 
She sits and pens letter upon letter, aligning them with holidays she and her spouse will miss together, filling them with hopes, dreams, and encouragement for him to continue forward in a career he loves on a mission he cares for. 
 
She works to assure him she'll be fine while he's away. But will she?
 
In her Legacy Essay, The Deployment Paper, join Ashley as she works through pre-deployment tension. As she writes, she wishes him well + thinks through her own journey ahead. This exercise might just help them both depart and return with better-connected hearts. Link in Bio
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|Deployment | Creative Writing | Creative Non-fiction | Military Spouse | Service Spouse |

Be a rebel. Have a good Monday.
08/28/2023

Be a rebel. Have a good Monday.

As the final days of summer approach, there's nothing quite like treating yourself to a fun, engrossing novel. Basking i...
08/23/2023

As the final days of summer approach, there's nothing quite like treating yourself to a fun, engrossing novel. Basking in the remaining rays of the season, allow yourself to be swept away by the vibrant narratives and compelling characters from our core team's top fictional picks.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | A captivating novel set in the 1960s, following the story of Elizabeth Zott, a trailblazing chemist who defies societal norms and expectations for women in her field. After losing her job in a male-dominated laboratory, Elizabeth finds herself hosting a popular TV cooking show, where she uses her scientific knowledge to educate viewers while subtly challenging gender stereotypes. -Abi
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | W️hat a visually descriptive + unpredictable book! I was late to the party to read this book, but I can see why it's a book club must. -Courtnie
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan | Historical fiction can be a genre that both illuminates and teaches the reader about extraordinary people and circumstances and Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan is one that does both. I highlighted so many passages in this book, as I enjoyed visiting with C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. -Lindsay
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Can you tell we have a thing for strong female characters?!

Are you ready to nourish your creativity, write with confidence and clarity, and receive generous feedback on your work?...
08/11/2023

Are you ready to nourish your creativity, write with confidence and clarity, and receive generous feedback on your work?

Do you want to grow within a community that understands military life, and holds space for where you are and the story you are living?

Then the Work of Words writing course is for you.

It's the last day to join! Our next cohort will be in 2024.

Your story matters + we are always here to cheer you on!

Thank you to everyone that expressed interest in our recent model call. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, we a...
08/09/2023

Thank you to everyone that expressed interest in our recent model call.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, we are hoping to host another creative shoot in the fall, so keep an eye out!

Here’s a sneak peek from this weekend. ✨

Legacy Vol III contributor spotted in the wilds of the Mid-Ohio Valley on our Editor-in-Chief .lmft recent trip home. ✨...
08/07/2023

Legacy Vol III contributor spotted in the wilds of the Mid-Ohio Valley on our Editor-in-Chief .lmft recent trip home. ✨

We love seeing this community of creatives flourish and grow!!

The military changes our plans constantly. We scramble to keep up with ever-shifting PCS dates, homecoming dates are sh...
07/24/2023

The military changes our plans constantly.

We scramble to keep up with ever-shifting PCS dates, homecoming dates are shuffled, or a new set of orders are issued…
and we wonder, how do we re-establish stability?

In her Legacy Essay, Unexpected Orders, join Army officer, writer, and teacher Marissa Cina in her home as she engages in a tough conversation with her spouse about their surprise set of circumstances.

The active-duty couple moves from heartache to a healthy discussion and we learn brave acceptance and bold trust as Marissa leans on her faith and love.

Head over to Legacy Essays on the blog to reflect on what happens when our original hopes do not work out, and follow Marissa's lead to trust the path set before us.

// essay by + photography by

What's inside the Work of Words?The Work of Words is a 6-week course with two weeks for your final essay and zoom celebr...
07/20/2023

What's inside the Work of Words?

The Work of Words is a 6-week course with two weeks for your final essay and zoom celebration. This course has been cultivated for those within and supporting the service community.

You will develop your own personal narrative, primarily through creative nonfiction form. Each lesson will include writing exercises, detailed reading examples, and audio recordings (in case you're on the go).

You'll be given weekly, generous feedback on your essays while strengthening connections with fellow creatives.

"I would recommend this course to anyone looking to broaden their creative horizon, strengthen their writing, and connect with like-minded military spouses. I came to the course hoping to write more. I left with a newfound love for writing and a group of fellow writers I now consider friends.”

- Sarah Ortiz Benson, Work of Words Participant + writer now featured on Legacy's Blog

Our next cohort will open soon; we can't wait to create with you!

✍️ Did you know we have a waitlist that also receives monthly creative prompts?

Join THE WORK OF WORDS waitlist in our link list today!

Separations in military life are inevitable. At some point, the service member in our family will be called for deploym...
07/18/2023

Separations in military life are inevitable.

At some point, the service member in our family will be called for deployment, TDY, a schoolhouse, or another training exercise…and no matter the length of time apart, this challenge can send us for a mental + emotional whirlwind.

Time can slip through our fingers like the sand from an old hourglass, or we can figure out how to pause and notice the grains that are dropping, and choose to spend our moments in ways that we value.

Choose to spend our time apart in a way that we value.

During a long deployment, writer Megan Sham fights through exhaustion, unmet expectations, and raising little ones whilst also learning how to navigate how she and her husband are both growing with and without each other.

Read The Separate Lives We Live on the Legacy Blog, and join Megan as she honestly voices how a deployment shifts their family dynamic, and how their family makes the most of the days apart.

// essay by .c.sham + photography by

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