What does it really take to be a mother, a soldier, and a survivor?
In this episode of Happiness by Habits, host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Patricia Qaiyyim, author, veteran, and mother of three, for a powerful conversation about motherhood, military life, emotional honesty, and the strength it takes to ask for help.
Patricia shares stories from her deeply personal books Moms in the Military and Shrouded in Words, including what it was like to raise kids in a foreign country during active duty — and the emotional weight of saying “I’m fine” when you’re not.
This episode is a raw and inspiring reminder that you don’t have to do it all alone — and that your truth is your strength.
✨ What You'll Learn:
What it’s really like to be a military mom
Why it’s okay to say “I’m not okay”
How to build a village — even far from home
What kids learn from strong, vulnerable parents
Why we need more empathy for immigrants and working moms
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