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Im "that" girl who joined the Navy and hasnt told her family yet...
I havent had much contact with my immediate family for a year and I will be joining the Navy in Feb 2011. I genuinely feel that soon would be a good time to tell them. Im just looking for words of support and just any tidbits of information that I may overlook to inform them with in terms of...well, everything! Its just kinda overwhelming and I wanna plan ahead as much as possible.
And also, I will be a Logistics Specialist- FTS and so far Ive researched that its likely I will be stationed at the same base for a long period of time, which I like because one of my main goals is to finish my BA.
Any input would help, Ive posted this before with no answers and Im really starting to get stressed out.
Thanks soon-to-be Navy family =)
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Permalink Reply by ChrisAmo on
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You've made a decision to do something special with your life and you have no reason to be nervous about telling your family. Just go ahead and tell them and if they give you negative comments remind them it's your decision. You'll be getting a steady paycheck, health care, and learning a useful trade, not to mention getting your degree. What's not to like?
I'm sorry you haven't received any answers to your previous posting. Maybe you weren't asking the kind of questions any of us felt able or willing to answer. Even now I'm not sure what input you're looking for, you need to be more specific.
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Yes I agree, when I read this over I can see that it could be a bit hard to decipher. But Im just looking for general support and things to make sure I dont overlook (in terms of serving) from others point of view that have been there. This reply was very helpful, I just hope they see the same thing and dont over react : /
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Permalink Reply by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on
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I'm sure it won't be easy to talk to your family about this, after the long separation. You may be surprised at your family's reaction. I'l be praying for you and for this re-connection to go smooth. As Chris Amo said, you'l be getting a steady paycheck and benefits and you will be enhancing your life and doing great things. Take care, stay strong and you can get through this and your family will too. Bravo Zulu to you for such a brave decision.
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Permalink Reply by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on
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I was taken aback when my son told me that he had talked to a recruiter. He had not lived in our home in over a year then. I asked him to give it 90 days of consideration. After 90 days he came back to me and his dad and told us that he had signed with a Navy recruiter and was scheduled to go to MEPS. At that point he had already taken the ASVAB and scored quite high.
I cried a river of tears during the initial 90 days. Tears for the college education he was abandoning, tears for the things that I would miss in his life, really, they were selfish tears.
It was hard for me and his dad (we are a very close family) BUT the sense of pride upon hearing his reasons for wanting to join outweighed our fears. He was direct and honest with his reasoning and had done his homework and was prepared for every question we had. Due to some paperwork snafus it was about 18 months before he left for BC. He worked full time and "got his affairs in order".
He completed Battle Stations on 4/30. Moved to Goose Creek on June 9, came home on June 17 to get the daughter in law he blessed us with on January 9 of this year. He is 22. His future is so much brighter than some of his old friends. He has a sense of pride in doing something so worthwhile. He's exhausted most of the time (A school), is learning more than he dreamed, making friends, making a future and serving the country he loves so much. The experience has matured him and made him a stronger person.
Lay your feelings out there for your family. If you meet resistence and/or negativity, push it aside. Give them your reasons for wanting to do this, ask for their understanding and support and whether or not you get their support, press forward with your life and your future. Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!
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Permalink Reply by 10/334-GC-ET Mom on
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Go Girl! Reach your goals! Go Navy!
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For about three years I talked my son out of joining the military. This past spring he began talking about joining the Navy. I told him to research, ask a lot of questions and since he was 23 years old he needed to make his own decision and I would support him. He will be graduating boot camp Oct. 1st and I am so very, very proud of him. I am proud of his decision and support him completely. Be steady and firm when you tell your family. Listen to any concerns they may have and answer their questions the best you can. You do need to tell them and all of you need to have open communication. However, don't tolerate negativity. You have made a very good choice. Be confident in your decision and make sure your family is aware of that. Good Luck! You can do this! I bet they will be very supportive for you!
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Congratulations to you for your intelligent decision! Both my son and daughter enlisted after spending two years in college then running out of money. They both are finishing their degrees in the Navy. I don't think you can go wrong. Best of luck to you confiding in your parents. If they are indeed "parents" they will just be proud of what you are doing.God bless you!
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hi all i can say is if you are possitive about what you have done then you just have to tell them all the good things about the navy why you decided to do this why its going to make you happy and that they should be happy for youbecause you are starting a new life and you have really put a lot of thought into it and you hope they are proud of you taking care of yourself. good luck to you and your family .i know you will do greatdont let anyone bring you down.
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Permalink Reply by angelmarie on
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congratulations on joining!! It is a big step in the right direction. You are bettering your life so they should really be proud of you!
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So last week, I ended up over my mothers house to see my siblings. Only to find a rumor about me going to the Navy somehow slippped out, so I made the decision that all I should do is just confirm it. I told my siblings first, they asked a few questions but were wayyy more concerned with me coming upstairs to play hale:reach with them LOL, and my mother too asked a few basic (very basic, didnt even ask my rating yet) questions. The 1st was, when? the 2nd was why?
I told her that this past year has shown me that I must be able to stand on my own two feet& provide for myself. And that given the fact that Im determind to strive in life versus just surviving& that I will not abandon my goal of getting at least a BA degree, that the Navy will (not to be corny) jump-fast that goal and allow me to be where I want to be in life at a certain age.
She was quiet, and eventually I said its ok to ask questions, she said she wanted to but was in shock. So for now im just being open to questions later on, but when I went over yesterday, she didnt bring it up at all. My father hasnt reached out to me, though Im sure hes heard, he is probably still bitter and wont reach out to me. Which I must learn to accept.
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One step forward. Let your mom absorb a little at a time. Answer the questions, and move on. Tell your mom about this site and let her explore on her own if she wants to, if not, you have done your part.
Stay strong and keep pressing forward.
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