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She left :(

Because my daughter was delayed entry, she left yesterday for Newark. They had her in an overnight hotel stay. She text me at 3 AM saying "Welp I leave today idk if I will have access to my phone by the time you get up so, I love you, Mom."

I know they were to take her to the airport today to fly out to BC.
All of these weeks I held in the worry and built my daughter's confidence, but the minute she walked out the door, I bawled my eyes out.
So many emotions right now. It isn't about her being in the Navy. It is the fact that she is grown now and on her own. It happened too fast! Sure, I have been through this four times before her with her siblings moving out, but it never gets easy.

I think I am going to hold my last two tighter and plead with them not to grow so fast.

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Permalink Reply by Trey on February 15, 2023 at 9:31am

Yeah, walking away from the hotel dropoff where our son was staying before flying to BC was horrible and surreal.. Emotional rollercoaster.. doesn't let you off any time soon.. we are here for and with you. having gone through it too.. It does get better or I got better at dealing but still backslide regularly.. BigNavyMomHugs.

Permalink Reply by Valkyrie on February 15, 2023 at 9:36am

I have to get used to this. I am sure as time passes, my emotions will settle.

Thank you :)

Permalink Reply by patti on February 15, 2023 at 9:56am

When my son left, it was a relief that he had made a decision and is going forward with his life plans. That is what I convinced myself at first. We all miss him very much and are eagerly awaiting his PIR.

Oh, he's my last kid. It was difficult after we got home from dropping him off, because the house seems so different without the 5th member to be present at home.It's tough at first, but as the letters start coming and she shares her BC experiences, talks about the friendships she's made and her accomplishments, it gets better. You feel proud of the accomplishment and growth of our future sailors.

Hang in there!

Permalink Reply by Chipmunk on February 15, 2023 at 10:21am

Valkyrie, I like your avatar! Great job!! - You have definitely jumped on the emotional roller coaster!! My son left the month after his high school graduation. We have been blessed to have had him home at times, and life is not the same. But in these last almost 6 years, there has been a lot that has happened in his life and in our lives, that we just keep moving forward. I am thankful for telephones, for screen time options and just for those Momma prayers.

We are here to support and encourage you.

Permalink Reply by Valkyrie on February 15, 2023 at 1:43pm

Thanks!

It makes me realize how wonderful it is to have support and people that understand you.

You are awesome!

Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on February 15, 2023 at 11:55am

Permalink Reply by Valkyrie on February 15, 2023 at 1:40pm

Love this <3

Permalink Reply by joe-mom on February 15, 2023 at 4:25pm

Valkyrie - We just experienced this for the first time last summer when our son left for BC 4 days after he turned 18. They still seem so young - almost too young to be doing what they're doing - but in our case (and probably yours) he was SO ready for the next thing. BC goes by pretty quickly, and before you know it you'll be hugging your daughter again. I wish her, and your whole family, well in this Navy journey!

Permalink Reply by Valkyrie on February 15, 2023 at 9:05pm

Thank you!
YES! That is exactly the feeling. She is still my baby :(
And to be honest we have grown so much closer since her older siblings moved out a few years ago. We went through some really challenging times together and our bond is insane.

Permalink Reply by MomofJoseph on February 15, 2023 at 4:30pm

Valkyrie - I'm so glad you found this website. The ladies in the Bootcamp group were a LIFESAVER for me when my son went to BC in 2021. Bootcamp feels like it takes FOREVER, but like joe-mom said, you will be able to hug your daughter soon and it will be amazing! Big Hugs to you!