I Looked Around at 30 and Asked, "Who Am I?" | Karen's Story

Send us Fan MailKaren has spent over 22 years living military life.Married at 18, she entered adulthood as a military spouse and spent decades supporting her family through the unique challenges of military service. Having experienced life as both an enlisted spouse and an officer spouse, Karen brings a rare perspective on the evolution of military family life.In this episode, Karen opens up about the identity crisis she faced in her 30s when she realized she had spent so much of her life focused on everyone else that she wasn't sure who she was anymore. What followed was a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and entrepreneurship that eventually led to the creation of Sailors & Sons.We discuss:• Getting married at 18• Growing up within military culture• The differences between enlisted and officer spouse life• Identity loss and rediscovering yourself• Starting over in your 30s• Building Sailors & Sons• Advice for military spouses trying to find themselves againWhether you're a new military spouse or have been living this lifestyle for decades, Karen's story is a powerful reminder that your identity can evolve and that it's never too late to pursue something that's truly yours.