Shedding the Shame of Being Called a Military “Dependa”
Liesel Kershul faced crushing shame feeling that being a military spouse has kept her from fulfilling her potential. After 15 years, she’s found peace.
Entries by Liesel Kershul
“He Tried to Kill Me in His Sleep”—a Military Spouse Learns How Gridlock Gets You Killed
As traffic slowed to a stop and the color drained from his face, Liesel Kershul began to see that Tom had changed. Then he tried to kill her in his sleep.
A Military Spouse Lies Awake, Praying The “Widow Maker” Will Land Safely Tonight
Liesel Kershul used to worry about her Marine pilot husband only when he deployed. Now, with flight hours down and aircraft crashes up, she worries about him when he goes to work.
Less Than a Year After 9/11, She Fell in Love With a Marine
Liesel Kershul and her now-husband had been together only a few months when he was ordered to deploy. In their 15 years together, they’ve known only war.
She Stayed Quiet When Marines’ Wives Called Female Marines “Sluts.” Then She Met Joy
Liesel Kershul had forgotten life on the painful outskirts of the wives’ “sorority.” A friendship with a female Marine has Liesel determined to change that.
When Life as a Military Spouse Got Hard, Amber Was Always There
Liesel Kershul felt isolated and struggled to make friends when she and her Marine moved to Germany. Their adopted dog Amber helped change that.
