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My son went to RTC on May 21. When will I stop being sad?????
My son left to BT on Tuesday. I missed his "I'm here" call because it came in at 1:13 a.m. California time. I have not been able to stop crying and being sad. We are a single parent family and we are very close. Any advice to help me is so welcome. Thank you.
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Permalink Reply by Kim~Made it to the fleet! on
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What your feeling is very normal.. Everyday that goes by gets easier... I have 27 days left till my SR's PIR and to be honest, keeping in touch with so many moms and wives on this site got me through. You really will have so many things to look forward to, the kid in the box, then your form letter with his address to write him.. Then the phone calls come in, and then you start making your travel plans for PIR... Stay connect with your division once you have one on this site along with your PIR group, it's a true blessing and I promise it will get you through the tough times. * light a blue candle tonight.. It will make you feel connected to your SR! :).
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Permalink Reply by angelalovesD(Ship 14 Div 274) on
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Thank you! You made me laugh at the kid in the box! I am going out to by a candle right now. Thank you again Kim SHIP. ♥
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Permalink Reply by Mattmother on
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Hi Angela,
I felt the same way when my son left to BC on September 24th. last year, it's really hard on us moms, so I can feel your pain.
The first week is the worst, ( I did cry a lot too), but believe me that's get a little bit better.
Try to be busy, find all the information about BC, NFM is a great site to find other moms going through the same and have somebody to talk to.
Hang in there!!!! , try to think about your son with joy instead of sadness, and send him mentally a lot of love and good energy everyday.
Soon you will be able to write to him and get letters....and in 10 weeks you would be hugging him!!! Try to remember that!!
Big hug for you,
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Thank you so much Doris. I knew I could find support through this site.
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Permalink Reply by Ajsmom (ship 13 div 269) on
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My son left on may 22 and I have done nothing but cry!!! I am so proud of him but I don't like this sadness!
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Our son's are together! We'll have to keep close.
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I can't stop either. I had to go and buy anti-puffy eye products!
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Angela, I'm sorry missed your son's call. I'm a single mom and I missed my son
's three week "I'm alive" call because I didn't know he'd get it, not everyone does. I was keeping my cell phone near me even at work and in bed but I forgot to take it in a gym class. I bawled like a baby right there in the locker room when I heard his three messages. He didn't get another call till "I'm a sailor" weeks later.
So take a deep breath. Cry as much as you need to. Now you know. Keep your phone in reach AT ALL TIMES. Talk to your boss so they know you need it. Concentrate on writing those positive notes. Pray hard. He'll make it. So will you. My son just started power school. -
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Permalink Reply by MomLovesRyan Ship 09 Div 266 on
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Mine left Tuesday, too, from Ohio. My call came in at 8:54pm est. I know what you mean about crying and being sad. I often have that 'grief' feeling in the pit of my stomach. We are a single family household, too. It's been my son and me for 24 years. He's my only child. I am now all alone. What has helped me, though, is one of my g/f's was kind enough to come and stay here with me for a few days right after he left. She also went to the swearing in ceremony with me. She has kept me busy the past few days and has diverted my attention. It's made a big difference. I know once she leaves, it will be an adjustment again - but, I will be a little more used to him not being here. Keeping busy is key. Another thing that has helped is joining this site and also watching a whole bunch of videos about Boot Camp. It really shows you what they are doing on the various days/weeks. It makes me feel closer to him. I'm still trying to figure out which P day this is. But, I think it's P-4. I'm also trying to figure out the PIR day. I think it's either July 19th or 26th. I think our boys are on the same week. If so, we will have to keep in touch and go through this journey together.
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Permalink Reply by navyboyzrus03 on
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Mine must have been standing next to yours when he called cause I got my call at 1230 eastern time. Girl I haven't stop crying. Just know you are so NOT alone. And neither is he. I am sitting here crying now. LOL. And I don't think there is anything to make it easier except time and all of us sticking together. So I am volunteering to be here for you if you need to cry.
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navyboyzrus03 - It sounds like your son left for BC earlier this week, too. He left for Great Lakes, right? I sent you a friends request. I think we're in the same start Boot Camp week.
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Permalink Reply by wiscmom1 on
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I got the call, but it came very quickly (2:15 pm central) and we weren't expected it until 4-5pm per his recruiter. I honestly wished I hadn't picked up the phone. Very scripted, very quick, "I got to go now" final comment. I knew in his voice he was scared, standing next to someone, etc........ I fell apart about an hour later when I went downstairs and could smell his cologne/ shower gel and knew he had been there the morning before. Totally fell apart crying for 20 minutes or so. Doesn't help that my dr just started me on a hormone for perimenopausal symptoms. This really came at a crappy time in this mom's life. Hang in there everyone!!
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