Sitting in the Unknown - by Sarah Curtis (Paperback)

About the Book

This captivating poetry collection uncovers the raw reality of life as a military spouse or loved one. It features three sections, or "seasons", that milsos move through, along with three impactful drawings and a list of affirmations.

Book Synopsis

"Sitting in the Unknown: A Collection of Poems for Military Loved Ones" is a captivating collection of poetry that uncovers the raw reality of life as a military spouse or loved one. From the depths of loneliness and isolation to the peaks of joy and gratitude, this book takes readers on an emotional journey through seasons of surviving, living, and thriving in military life.

Through beautifully curated verses, this collection offers unique validation and support to military loved ones all over the world. With its heartfelt poetry and profound imagery, the author invites readers to sit with their own personal military journeys and experiences.

Whether you are a "seasoned spouse", a long-time wife or husband, or a brand new girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner, "Sitting in the Unknown" has poems for you. This thoughtful collection stretches over many different experiences that a milso (military significant other) or milspo (military spouse) may face, such as deployment, moving (aka PCS, or permanent change of station), and training (aka TDY, or Temporary Duty).

"Sitting in the Unknown" offers genuine empathy and understanding, inviting readers to connect with emotional themes such as heartache, love, sacrifice, and finding peace amidst the unknown.