Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom's Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front

Best book! New military mom here. I was told to read this. It brought tears to my eyes that were good and sad. It has so much wisdom and assurance for us new moms especially. I can’t express enough if you are a new military mom, read this. It’s not one of those hokey ‘mom let go of your kid’ books. It’s nothing like that. I’m a free range parent (most of the time) and the information shared in this book is beyond grateful. When your child volunteers for the military because they want to, not because they have to, not because that’s the only choice, but because something in their bones tell them it’s who and where they should be, you let your child fly...you’re gonna cry a lot at the coop when their gone, but this book is gonna help. A LOT.

My first son entered the Marines after our plan for four years of college and baseball. After one year of college and baseball he wasn't happy and wanted to serve. So he enlisted....which meant that I was drafted! I didn't head for Canada in protest, but instead went into the fetal position for a few days and began reaching out for support online. One of the first recommendations was this book. I now pass this along to you. A lot of it won't pertain, but a lot will become familiar. We military families are a special group with our own special bond that no one else can understand until they are there. Oohrah to all of the families out there supporting their armed forces and a special Semper Fi to my Marines!

Definitely the support & encouragement I needed. When I bought this book I had (still have) 1 active Army Combat Medic. It was incredibly insightful & helpful from the start. Since then he has been deployed & his little brother (9 years younger & a twin) signed with the Marines, delayed entry. This is getting me through, building my Faith, helping me breath & prepare as my 2nd one (of 3) answers the inner call. There are few other mothers who understand, and before this book I only had FB support of other mothers. This wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and reassurance is a God send. Thank you so much Elaine <3

So informative. As a mom brand new to being a military mom, this book gave me valuable insights as to what my son, still in basic training might be going through. It provides me with resources to utilize and helped me feel less alone on this journey that not only is my son taking, but me as well. Thank you for generously sharing your wisdom, your courage, and helpful hints .

This book was/is a helpful tool of what a parent goes through as their child decides to be a 1%-er. The author takes you through her own life as a mother sending four children off to different branches of the military. From boot camps, deployment, marriage, births, death, and PTSD this book was amazing. But be ready - Kleenex DOES NOT come provided.

I have been a Marine mom just shy of two years, this book came highly recommended on more than one Facebook page. It was hard to read at times, cried through a lot of it, but it was comforting that someone could put into words your hurts, fears, & the pride you have in your child. So many have no idea of the sacrifices service members and their families endure everyday.

This is definitely a MUST READ for Mom's who have sons or daughters in the military. My grandson is in the Army now, just about to complete Basic Training and I am very close to this remarkable young man! In this book, she shares stories about the challenges, but the read includes humor, love, and the realization that you should support and understand that your son is an adult and he/she will at some time be deployed. That is the hard part, because we have no way of knowing where our sons or daughters may be at a specific moment in time. I recommend that Mom's and Grandmothers will enjoy this book very much!

Wonderfully written, inspiring, and informative. I read this in two days ( I laughed, I cried) and am starting to read it again, this time slowly to savor all the love and advise! If you have a child in the military this is a must read. Thank you Elaine Brye!!!!!

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It was on time and a very good read. Thank you Amazon Team