Sitting in the Unknown: A Collection of Poems for Military Loved Ones

Uncover the raw reality of life as a military spouse or loved one.

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.

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“If writing is a labor of love, then “Sitting in the Unknown” was penned in the chambers of the heart.”

In her debut poetry book, “Sitting in the Unknown”, it’s as if fellow military spouse, Sarah Curtis, has been eavesdropping on our hearts and has seamlessly composed our complex emotions into words. Pulled from her own journals, Sarah takes the reader on a raw, honest journey through the highs, lows, and plateaus of the life of a military loved one. Throughout, she paints a beautiful picture of our strength and unyielding love, offering the reader solace, validation, and hope. Her writing provides the connection and understanding we are always so desperately seeking.

Whether you're a military spouse, a military connected loved one, or just want to understand our world better, don’t hesitate to invest in this book. It's a heartfelt work of art that will surely touch your soul.

For a first-time author, Sarah has truly outdone herself.

I can't wait for the next volume!

Ashlee Sullivan - CEO, Woman + Warrior Co. (@thewomanandwarrior)

“A perfect gift to give any military spouse”

Sarah was able to capture a deeper side to military spouse thinking with her poems. Finding some of our lowest and highest points to our day to day and bringing so much more emotion to it. While reading, I took one of the poems to heart more than the others. She wrote a poem specifically pulling from the lonely feelings I have when my friends leave me and I am left with nothing but myself, my family, and having to make a whole new tribe at my base. The words she wrote made me feel not so alone and comforted in knowing I am NOT alone in the situation. I will cherish these poems and read them again and again. When my spouse is home, gone, or we are moving ourselves. A perfect gift to give any military spouse.

Shelby Myers - blogger & host of the podcast Mom Life Military Wife

(@momlifemilitarywife)

“Definitely a must grab for those military families”

Sarah wrote little snippets that really made me feel seen. I find so much hope when others share their vulnerable experiences and hardships with me and I relate to those.

I kept nodding my head through these poems thinking, “yes, I have absolutely felt this.” These were encouraging words and I wish I would’ve had this to look to when my husband was deployed!

Definitely a must grab for those military families.

Erin Byal - “The Short Wife”

(@theshortwife)

“I really felt like it touches on all aspects of military life”

From one military spouse to another, I couldn’t not recommend this book more. The author (Sarah) did an incredible job encompassing what it is like to step into the world of being a military spouse. From the ups and downs to the highs and lows and truly sitting in the unknown.

The military life is not for the faint hearted, but after reading this it made me feel less alone, as in someone else truly understands what it’s like.

Thank you Sarah for creating this beautiful masterpiece.

Erin Grimm - Owner of The Dainty Forces Co.

(@thedaintyforcesco)

“These poems meet you where you are and walk beside you”

"Sitting in the Unknown" is a beautiful collection of poems that capture the true, raw emotions of the military spouses experience. From the loneliness of deployments and the uncertainty of your own place in the military world, to the joy of homecoming, this book explores all the conflicting feelings and questions that swirl through a military spouse mind. By moving from Surviving to Thriving, these poems meet you where you are and walk beside you to a positive celebration of the milspouse journey.

Lizann Lightfoot - “The Seasoned Spouse” and Author of “Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses”

(@theseasonedspouse)

“I definitely recommend!!”

My husband and I are currently going through our first deployment right now. I’ve felt so lost, when I opened Instagram and saw this book was out I was so excited. I immediately ordered it as soon as I got my paycheck and it’s amazing. I’ve found myself reading it every night since it arrived in the mail, it’s helped me so much. Reading this book has become a therapy and a favorite! I definitely recommend!!

Cierra B.

“Sitting in the Unknown” 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” 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.

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Here’s why you need to get it:

– Written by a military spouse, for military spouses and loved ones, too. (I really understand!)

– Honest about conflicting feelings

– Real, raw, and emotional – just like military life

– Themes of empathy and compassion – not just for others, but also for self

This book is for military spouses and loved ones:

– Who feel alone in their feelings about military life

– Who feel like they are the only one

– Who feel like no one can understand

– Who feel like they don’t fit the mold of “military spouse”

About the Author

Sarah is the creator and founder of A Military Wife’s Life, a platform dedicated to helping military spouses/significant others navigate and understand military life. As a military spouse herself, she provides resources and featured military-inspired artwork that span across web, email, and social media with compassion, vulnerability, and relatability.