Your post hit me right in the heart. As a fellow military spouse, I feel
that constant search for community every time we PCS to a new place. It’s like starting from scratch—scouting out the neighborhood, finding a yoga studio that feels like home, or hoping the kids’ school has parents who get it. You nailed it: talking about building community is crucial, but it can also be so damn confusing. There’s this gap between the big ideas and the messy, human work of actually making it happen.
I’m all in for your mission with The Exchange. Focusing on the real, hands-dirty work of creating places where people belong is exactly what we need. Your clarity about what matters—especially after living through the heartbreak and the pee-soaked floors—resonates so much. I’m excited to follow along, share stories, and maybe even find some wisdom for my own community-building journey.
Keep it up, Taylor. You’ve got this military spouse cheering you on!
Hey Taylor,
Your post hit me right in the heart. As a fellow military spouse, I feel
that constant search for community every time we PCS to a new place. It’s like starting from scratch—scouting out the neighborhood, finding a yoga studio that feels like home, or hoping the kids’ school has parents who get it. You nailed it: talking about building community is crucial, but it can also be so damn confusing. There’s this gap between the big ideas and the messy, human work of actually making it happen.
I’m all in for your mission with The Exchange. Focusing on the real, hands-dirty work of creating places where people belong is exactly what we need. Your clarity about what matters—especially after living through the heartbreak and the pee-soaked floors—resonates so much. I’m excited to follow along, share stories, and maybe even find some wisdom for my own community-building journey.
Keep it up, Taylor. You’ve got this military spouse cheering you on!
Best,
Catherine