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Fiancé left to boot camp Sept. 12, 2011
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Permalink Reply by desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322) on
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hey margarita i can def relate to you i know exactly what you are going through. My sr left on 8/3 and when left i felt so lost and felt like i couldnt continue. Its really hard and as much as people say it gets easier, its never really easier missing your love one. You just have to learn to deal with it. We are all here with you dont be afraid to message me if you need someone to talk to. Just remeber to write him everyday it will make you feel better and he will love getting letters daily.
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Permalink Reply by Margarita1913 on
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aww thank you! and yes i def will write to him every day! its in the plan that we have with each other!. thank you again!
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no problem just know its ok to cry i know exactly what you going through like i said feel free to message me if you need someone to talk too.
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i know i cry all the time. and thank you again
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oh also so you aware some RDC dont allow them to write everyday. I know they are not allowed until there 2nd sunday there. After that its up to there RDC if they give them additional time to write other then Sundays. Just so you are aware.
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oh wow i didnt know that! thanks for telling me!
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Permalink Reply by Sara on
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My fiancee left for boot camp on 8/15 and it was really hard at first. This community really helped by keeping me informed, and writing letters everyday helped too. Especially write about things that you would normally talk to him about, my fiancee says it keeps a sense of normalcy when he gets the mail call. We're all in this together. :)
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Aww thanks!
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Permalink Reply by johnnasuzanne on
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My guy left Sept. 5, I understand exactly how you feel. Just know that it will move quickly and he is thinking about you every second just like you are thinking of him. Write him all the time, not just serious stuff but funny stuff too so he has something up there to laugh about! I'm putting big red "x" s on my calendar counting down the days til October 28th. I miss him something awful but all the women on here are amazing and so supportive. Check out the links at Bootcamp Moms that show some of the things he will be doing, it made me feel just a little bit closer and little bit calmer :)
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I do the same on my calendar however I don't know exactly when I'll see him again but it's a little comforting. And I going to write him, it's part of our plan that we have together.
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Permalink Reply by JamieKaye on
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Hey girl! I can relate too. My boyfriend left September 6 and I miss him more than anything! Just stay positive and remind yourself he loves you. I replay voicemails from my sailor and read old text messages it really gives me a pick me up. He graduates Oct. 28 and I couldn't be more excited. Just remember everyday that goes by is that much longer from the time you last saw him, but it is also one day closer until you see him again.:) STAY STRONG :)
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Awww thank you!!!!!
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