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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Navy Moms dealing with Navy Dads
So far I all I seen is tough, badass moms out there that can handle almost anything.
Can anyone out there help or advise a Navy Mom who is not only dealing with the whirlwind of a Navy Nuke about to leave for BC, but a husband who doesn't seem to be handling it well.
David is becoming reclusive and agitated. (That the Navy Dad) Christopher leaves 3/12/12. (that's the Nuke) Is it easier for men to alienate themselves in order to deal with their son leaving?
Is it a defense mechanism to keep them from feeling helpless or sad that their boy is leaving the nest?
I think David is torn. We are VERY proud of Christopher. But I think David envies the fact that Christopher is at the beginning of his life with such a wonderful opportunity and Dave is 50, sick and on medical leave.
I just want to support them both without falling apart myself.
Can anyone out there associate with what I am going through??
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Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on
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My therapy... pop open a bottle of good wine and take a hard tumble in the sheets. That will cure ya.
I'll send you a bill. I take paypal
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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My solution.... it is the freaking internet, use your O-N / O-F-F discriminator. Walk away. Roll your eyes if you must.
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Permalink Reply by CaptainFatso on
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Yes there is a man cave. I know this because my wife and daughters said there is. Mine is the work shop in my garage.
My wife to my daughers: "Where is your father?"
My daughters" "He's in his man cave"
As for the rest...
Your husband is clearly ill with a very uncertain future. He's also seen his son off. While I can't tell what is or is not a normal response, I can certainly say that my equilibrium would be radically affected under similar circumstances.
I dunno. Perhaps space and patience is about all you can offer right now. I know if I were in his shoes I'd probably want to be having some long conversations with my Maker.
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