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Just Venting Really...
So my boyfried has left for Norfolk, VA for C school... Ugh. Goodbyes just do not get easier. I am so sorry I am not being all positive, I wish I was. I just feel like a part of me left everytime he leaves. And it is never easy to just watch the love of your life walk onto an airplane when you just want to hold him longer. I really, really hate goodbyes. And it just sucks because I don't have anyone to talk to. I just want school to start already so I can be busy and be distracted from this. I work, but it's a part time job. So really, when I get off work I have all the time in the world to miss him lol.I don't want to do that anymore. I've done that for 6 months already. I just want to go to school and work so I can get my future started. And so when his four years are up, we can have a life together instead of dreaming of one. I want that so bad <3 Anyway, no one really needs to respond to this, I really am just venting. I just wanted to vent to women who understand what I go through on a daily basis. You may friend me if you like. I enjoy talking to women who are going through the same experiences :)
Much Love,
Kylie
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Permalink Reply by RachelLMSW07 on
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I totally understand what you are feeling! I'll send you a friend request on here and we can chat anytime!
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Permalink Reply by landy12 on
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Hi, my boyfriend is leaving for bootcamp in June and I am really worried about how we are going to do long distance with the Navy life. If you have any advice on how its been it would be appreciated!
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landy12: be open and honest before he leaves about both your expectations, needs, and wants. Communication is vital. I wrote something to by bf everyday while he was at bootcamp, and still do today. He left on December 2nd and was not able to write until the 12th. They received our letters every night, but only mailed letters to us once a week. I would typically get my letters on Thursdays. So, the first letter I received did not come until the 19th. You also have to have faith. And, once you get over this bump, you will be prepared to get through more. My bf went down to Pensacola for A school after PIR. He got there January 25th. I have not heard from him since he got down there and that has been extremely hard on me. But, I am trying to keep busy, remember the conversation we had during the short time I saw him after PIR, and that things are far worse in my mind then in reality. Feel free to message me anytime!
Kylie: how are you doing??
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You can't communicate while he's in C school? I thought they could have cell phones and stuff...
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When they get to the airport before going off to A school they can have their cell phones back and other electronic devices. They are encouraged not to bring them back to their ship after PIR before being processed out. My bf's parents did not bring his phone with us because we did not think we would see him again after PIR. Luckily, we saw him for a few moments at the Atl Airport while he was laid over and we arrived, but we did not have his phone. They should have access to phones even if they do not have their own. I cannot really get a straight answer from anyone. I still have not heard from him and I am hoping there is no problem! Others moms/dads/gfs/etc. have heard from their sailors...extremely frustrating!
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Once we have an address, his mom is planning on sending it. Just waiting. Not sure what is going on. But, trying to keep my chin up!
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Thank you!
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