Loneliness in Uniform

I've been a military spouse for years now, moving from base to base, always alone. My husband travels often and we don't have many friends here. Tonight, I felt it more than ever, the weight of being single in the midst of a sea of couples and families. It's not that I mind being single; sometimes I prefer it. But there were moments when the loneliness was too much to bear. So, I turned to an app for company tonight, hoping for just a brief distraction from reality. The conversation quickly shifted to something more intimate, and despite feeling like this wasn't right, the connection we had over the screen felt oddly comforting. It's strange how sometimes a digital stranger can be more present than those around you.