Military spouse, writer, and mom of three on finding peace, letting go of perfection, and learning to ask for help.

What happens when you live by the rule “ I have to know how to do it all, and I have to do it all on my own"—and try to carry it all for years? In this episode of Her Life, Her Rules, I sit down with writer, editor, and military spouse Sarah Peachey to talk about the weight of doing everything yourself, the burnout that forced her to reevaluate, and the new rule she’s embracing for a more sustainable, peaceful life, even as world event continue to be unpredictable and anxiety-inducing.

Sarah shares what 16 years of military family life has taught her about resilience, community, and letting go of perfection. From long deployments to raising three kids overseas, her journey is both raw and relatable—reminding us that asking for help is what community exists for.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The rule Sarah clung to for years: “I have to do it all on my own” and the moment she realized she needed to break it.
• The physical and emotional crash that changed everything and how her new rule is keeping her healthy and grounded.
• How community stepped in when she couldn’t do it all.
• Her new non-negotiable rule: "Protect your peace."

We also talk about her debut novel Whispers of War—and get a sneak peek at the sequel, The Howl of War.

Sarah’s story is a reminder that peace is precious, perfection is overrated, and we’re not meant to do it all alone.

📖 Love today’s conversation? You’ll love Creating the Rules—a story of coming home, second chances, and what happens when speaking your truth is the only way to save what you love most.

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This is the third novel in The Cromwell Rules trilogy—but you can read it as a standalone or start from the beginning to follow Anne Cromwell’s full arc.