** A side note and shout out - I am NOT an admin on this page (OSMW) and I do NOT speak for the individuals responsible for this page. I hope that IF this blog post, if viewed by the Mods &Admin of OSMW - I, in no way, speak for them.....I am just sharing with my fellow blog fans my views and support of OSMW page. Thank you. **
For all my non-military peeps - here's another acronym - OSMW. This is not an official military term but in a way it should be. It is an abbreviated version of: Overly Sensitive Military Wives.
Please take a moment to Google it, read some of what you find & come back....I'll wait....
Now ask yourself if you are offended.
If you are - Why?
If not - You got it.
Yes, I am a military wife and Yes, I am a member of the Facebook page - Overly Sensitive Military Wives. And here's why.....
1. I have been a military spouse for over 10 years. In that time I have become frustrated by the actions and drama created by so many other wives. I have remained silent on the fact (well, most of the time....fans know I'm not ALWAYS quiet) but in recent months I have reached my limit.
Military wives of the Dependa breed - You gotta go. Seriously. Before I stroke out from frustration.
2. Opinions. Everyone has them. Everyone is entitled to them. Doesn't mean that they are all correct but you are entitled to speak your mind. Doesn't mean I have to like it.
Debate and banter are my favorite things. Why can't you OSMW understand the difference between friendly banter and debate.....and....No ONE asked your opinion. If you don't like it.....don't read it, comment on it, cry about it.....etc. If you do; well, you are feeding the fire. YOU are creating the drama that didn't exist before you got there. THINK ABOUT IT - if you weren't such a troll in the first place....there would be a NEED for OSMW in the first damn place.
3. You give us ALL a bad name. Yes, we are looking at you. Every time a narcissist, dependopotomus trolls, complains, or bitches - a kitten dies. Well maybe not a kitten, but my blood pressure certainly takes a turn for the worst.
YOU makes us all look bad. Where do you think the stereotypes come from? They are created by others from outside the community interacting with the worst example of THIS community! HELLO!!!????? If you don't like the label, then don't reinforce it, dumbass.
4. Military discounts, military parking, military benefits.....the list goes on....these things are a BENEFIT NOT A GIVEN. Not only that but, YOU didn't earn them....your spouse did. And you sure as hell did earn that rank....so sit down and shut up. You are seriously damaging my calm.
Example from a past experience -
Mil. Wife - *looking at me at a dreaded spouse coffee meeting* And you are?
Me : Kristina and you are?
Mil. Wife : My husband is >insert rank here< , and your husband?
Me: Parker
Mil. Wife: (giggles) Yes, Hon, but what IS he.
Me: Male.
Mil. Wife : *she talks slower* YES, But WHAT Does HE Do.
Me: Um....I don't know. But I'm an EMT; what do you do?
Mil Wife : Oh...Umm....I'm a military wife
Me: *stares at woman* *walks to door**goes home*
Never to return again.
I AM ME! I am not defined by my husband's job, uniform, LIFE. I have a life and identity of my own. I don't need someone else's. I have a job. I have a career. I have a family that has nothing to do with the job my husband does. Why can't you???
So. What are your thoughts now?
Hate me.
Still offended by the FB page and associated websites?
Ok. But that is doing nothing to help you or the stereotype you have inflicted on every other wife around you.
Think about it. If you had a life of your own - would you spend so much time worrying about the thoughts of others?
Bless you OSMW Admin & Mods.
Until there are no more crazy, narcissistic, over-bearing, trolling, bitter, uneducated, soul-sapping OSMW's left. You have my support.
Carry On.
