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Hi All, I am a new member of Navy moms so this is quite new and I don't know where to begin. My son has recently left July 5th 2017 to BC in great lakes. I did receive a call from him a very short one to let me know he is ok. Is it natural for me to feel this emotional. Me and My son were very close as most mothers I assume. But I can't stop feeling the urge to cry. I believe he is in good hands, and this is something he had wanted to do for a long time, I am beside my son every step of the way. I just need to overcome this emotional state. any advise Ladies?
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Permalink Reply by Linda Lovelace on
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My son left 6/15 and I am not an emotional person, but I had the same reaction plus I broke out in hives. There is just something about not being be able to talk to them or just know that they are ok. I got my first "real letter" from him yesterday and thing are going well. I knew this was the right choice, but the letter just reaffirmed it and gave me some peace. Hang in there, it will be good!
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Permalink Reply by tina0327 on
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YES! It is normal...you go ahead and have a cry over missing him, it will get better :) My son just left yesterday and I am going through the same thing. It will get better :)
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Thank You, Thank You! I'm just so glad to know I am not the only one. It gives me such a relief that I have all you to reach out to.
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Permalink Reply by Marchella on
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Hi there, yes its completely normal, my son left on June 28 and I literally felt broken- my son and I are extremely close and it broke my heart to let him go. I still have my moments but its getting better slowly. I have been writing him everyday and am waiting for his form letter to get his address. Hang in there its gets better. I have been taking long walks listening to music it helps. This page is awesome it has been a great help.
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Permalink Reply by jennifer on
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Pheonixmom- we are all here for you. Cry. It is okay.This is my second military child. I get very teary at times. You will feel better when the form letter comes with his address and you can plan yr trip to Great Lakes and send letters. The people here are great! Good luck to your son. My son left June 14th. Your feelings are very normal. My kids box with dirty clothes is in the same spot bc I can't empty it! Crazy right? Lol. Hang in there.
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Thank You for that, I know time will pass and I'm certain that once I am able to talk with him my emotions will change. It's been only two days since he left and it feels like a lifetime already! Thank You!
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Thank You also Catrina, I am so Ready! I'm sure once I get to hold and Hug him everything will be just fine.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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What you are feeling is natural for you.
You raised an amazing young man who is pursuing his dreams. Stay busy. Take care of yourself. Stay connected with others going through the same thing (I left your DEP group on your My Page). Stay connected with the ones who are still at home by being involved with them. Stay connected with your recruit by writing encouraging letters even before you have his address (see Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit for ideas). Stay informed about what is going on with your recruit in BC (there's a lot of info in the Pages of this group--found under this pictures of the members and also later in your PIR group. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening and what to expect. Stay informed about what to expect at PIR and after (if you give me his contracted rating (job/occupational specialty) or field, I will give you info).
Yes, something will hit you (sometimes the smallest of things will bring tears) and you will miss him, but if you then think of the pride you have in him and remember that he is pursuing his dreams, then it won't be so bad. It's fine to fall apart every now and then. (Showers are great places for that.) Just don't stay there. You raised a fine young man although he will always be your little boy. We raise our children to grow up and to be independent and leave and follow their dreams, but any change is hard.
You will get used to the new normal and getting The Form Letter so that you can send letters and start making plans for PIR and then getting that first "real" letter around the third week and a call around that time may help (remember though that the first letter and/or call from a recruit may indicate things aren't going so well--don't worry; it will get better as the recruits learn to work together and to do things the Navy way instead of their own way).
(((((hug))))) that's a cyber hug from one Navy Mom to another.
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Hi, I am new to this as well. My son left on the same day, however I haven't received a phone call yet from him. When did you receive your call? I am wondering why my son never called as they all are supposed to.
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If he took a cell phone, then perhaps it was no longer charged when he got to the RTC. Some forget to put it on Airplane mode or turn it off when traveling. Is there someone else he may have called?
If he didn't take one, then perhaps he didn't want to borrow one from another recruit.
Check your My Page.
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Thanks. He did bring his cell phone and charger. My thought was that he battery died and he wasn't able to charge it. He was going to call my husband or I. Neither of us received a call from him. We have been waiting for a call, but most likely won't get one now.
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Sometimes a recruit is able to make a "make-up" call if they weren't able to call for some reason on the weekend after arrival, but not always.
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