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Category: Blog
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How Crayon Eater’s Wife Started: A Story of Humor, Healing, and Home
Crayon Eater’s Wife didn’t begin as a brand, a movement, or a mission. It started with something simple: a small Facebook group and a whole lot of Military humor. A place where veterans, spouses, and supporters could come together, laugh a little, and feel understood.
We had no idea at the time. This little corner of the internet would grow into something much bigger. It became a true community.
Over time, jokes and memes turned into conversations. Conversations turned into connections. And those connections turned into support systems. Real people share real stories and real struggles. They experience real healing. All of this is built on an unlikely foundation. It consists of crayons, sarcasm, and the kind of humor only the military world truly gets.
But behind the jokes was always a deeper purpose:
To build a space where camaraderie mattered. Where you weren’t alone. Where healing through humor wasn’t just a tagline—it was a lifeline.
We’ve seen firsthand how depression, PTSD, addiction, isolation, and the weight of transition can crush someone in silence. And we’re done letting people suffer quietly.
Our mission is simple:
Break the stigma around mental health and addiction
Support one another like a real family
Bring veterans and supporters together
Heal through connection, community, and laughter
And remind each other that it’s okay to not be okay
Crayon Eater’s Wife grew because you showed up—sharing your stories, your humor, your struggles, and your victories. Every day, this community shows that laughter really can save lives. When one of us falls, the rest pick them up.
Thank you for being part of this wild, heartfelt, chaotic, crayon-colored journey.
We’re just getting started—and we’ve got your six.
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Service Dog Give-A-Way
We’ve got some AMAZING news to share today! As part of our Pet Therapy Thursday initiative, our very own admin P.C. Crowder — who not only serves our community but also breeds and trains dogs for veterans he is making an incredibly generous donation:
✨ A trained German Shepherd from his upcoming litter for one of our members! ✨
This isn’t just a pet—this is a life-changing partner. This dog will be trained to meet the specific needs of the selected veteran. It will offer not only companionship but real support for daily life, mental health, and healing. Animals have a powerful impact. We are beyond honored to help bring that transformation to someone in our community.
💙 CCEW1775.org and P.C. will manage the choice process and cover ALL travel arrangements for the chosen veteran. No cost. No stress. Just support, love, and a new battle buddy.
If you or someone you know can gain from a trained service dog, please apply using the link below:
Let’s spread the word. Let’s change a life. 🐶❤️🐾
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Combatting Veteran Isolation: Join Project Refit NC’s “Crayons by the Fire”
Jimmy King and I have been working with Project Refit for a little over a year now. I don’t think either of us realized just how life-changing it would be. Project Refit isn’t just another charity. It’s a lifeline for veterans. It also supports first responders who are silently carrying battles most people never see.Their mission is simple but heavy. They aim to combat isolation. They work to break the stigma of addiction and mental health struggles. They fight like hell against the heartbreaking reality of 22 a day.
Twenty-two heroes… every single day.
We refuse to accept that. We refuse to sit still while our brothers and sisters suffer in silence. That’s why starting the first North Carolina chapter meant so much to us. We pour our hearts into every conversation and every message. We cherish every person who shows up needing someone to sit beside them in the dark.
Every first Saturday of the month, we host Crayons by the Fire at the Moose Lodge in Rocky Mount. It’s a fireside chat where walls come down. This is where real healing begins. No judgment. No pressure. No pretending you’re “fine.”
Just community. Just honesty. Just people reminding each other that their story isn’t over.
If you’re a veteran, a first responder, a spouse, or a caregiver, this space is for you. It’s also for you if you’ve ever felt alone or unseen.
Come sit with us by the fire.
Your life matters. Your voice matters. You are needed here. And you are never, ever alone.