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Before he leaves to BC he gots 1 20 minute call. He is stumped. His father and I are divorced and he does not want to offend either side. Being me, i said as long as his dad will text me ill be ok with forgoing the call. I dont want him to be stressed before he leaves over splitting everything. I know i would be fair but not to confident about the other side. Are there any other parents that are divorced and how has your family/soldier handled these kinda things.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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It's tough to be a single parent, let along one with a child going into the military. I have been happily married for 33 years and it was hard for us. Would it be possible for you and your ex to have a pow wow and iron the details out? If he gets info, he shares it with you asap and vice versa. You will be allow 3 or 4 guest inside the hall for boot camp graduation, call PIR (Pass In Review). You and your ex should figure if 3 who should attend, if 4 who should attend. Keep in mind, you recruit will have his own opinion on things. But the key is to be cooperative, so your son does not have to worry about trying to negotiate peace between you and your ex.
Good luck. There are many single moms on this site. You'll find lots of support.
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Permalink Reply by navymom45 on
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POW WOW with my ex no, they have a healthy dislike for me and he has tried everything to keep my children away. As far as my son goes, its ultimately up to him on who goes but i do find my self stepping back a lot to keep stress and pressure off my son. Hopefully PIR will be 4 so both sets of parents can attend if not as usual it will be them and me. Its just stressful because i do find myself stepping back when i dont want to a lot of times but then i know its for my sons sake that I do and I know he appreciates it.
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I am sure your son appreciates your being gracious about it. Too bad your ex can't see it that way. But I believe things will even out at the end. These kids aren't clueless. However, if you can convince your son to send things to you first since you are more cooperative, things might go easier. Your ex is on a power trip.
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I agree,he has always had that power trip attitude and his wife is just as bad.All together its not about us its about our children and even if you dont like me respect me enough to be realize im still a parent in this relationship. Anywho, its about the children and i want my children to know i am there for them.
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