ìWe offer free support to women (only), connecting women across the world to gain advice, share stories, and develop friendships,î said Melissa Foster. ìWe have found that this support is desperately needed among military women.î

Fosterís husband is Lt. Col. (Dr.) Leslie Foster, whoís been in the military for 16 years and is currently assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

ìOur Family has enjoyed many benefits of military life. However, there are many families that are trying to cope with deployed fathers, husbands, brothers, sisters, and mothers,î she said in explaining the purpose for the online community.

ìWe also have experts on staff (all volunteer) that provide information about many topics at no cost. Furthermore, we offer a place for each woman to have her own blog, where she can document her daily life and her family members that are not with her are able to read and stay connected. We also hostseveral new women-related articles each week,î she added.

Interested people can visit the site at www.thewomensnest.com.