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My son left 2.13.14
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Permalink Reply by Arkey on
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Sorry, I can't help you. I'm crying my eyes out over the loss of my family unit. I know our daily life has changed forever and that loss I grieve. I'm very proud and 100% supportive but empty nest hurts like a witch.
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My son left on the 4th. Hardest thing I have ever gone through. I remember reading a post that said, "I'm acting like he died and he didn't, he just went to boot camp". I almost feel like I lost a part of my heart when he left. Knowing after boot he will be gone for another 6 years :(. But I am growing stronger every day! I am still a mess periodicity! I cry quiet often! Not as bad as I did the week before he left or the week after., but it is a little better day by day. You just have to concentrate on THE PIR date now. Get excited, I know I am. The sad part is I have a huge support system, but I honestly just want to deal with my emotions alone! In a room, by myself.
This site has been so amazing for me over this past couple of weeks. So much advice, encouragement! Keep up on the posts and read them. You will find comfort I promise! -
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Thanks Mama J . That pretty much sums up what I think and feel and how I'm dealing with this.
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Permalink Reply by Kitchen Kimmi (09/139) on
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Thank you moms. For some reason, I feel alone. Not that my friends and family aren't supportive. But as a mom, it's just a different kind of emotion. I am Sooo proud of my son and so proud of his choice, but I miss him. Weird to be happy and sad at the same time.
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I know exactly what you mean. I am lucky because my husband is very supportive and understands more than most. He is having a time of it ,too and we can both freely admit how we feel. We are very proud of our son and supported his decision while knowing just how difficult the adjustment would be. I just don't want to be an occasional mom, dang it, I'm not tired of being a fulltime Mom.
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My son left the same day! I got the box yesterday!! this has been an emotional rollercoaster!!
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Hi @froggieangel71, did you get a letter, too? Do you know what division he is in? I think I'm driving my husband and daughter nuts with my constant did you check the mail and has fed ex come by, questions.
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Permalink Reply by Demetris on
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The first 2 weeks are the busiest...The recruits are transitioning from civilians to sailors. They are tired but they are okay. They are cut off from the outside world so that they can focus. Think of it as high school. Right now they are freshmen. They are walking around in their navy sweats and haven't been issued their uniforms yet. By the time they call you again, they will be sophomores. They will have their uniforms and will have completed their first inspection. The next 2 weeks they are juniors and the last two weeks they are graduating seniors...Listen to their phone calls as they tell you their progress...it is amazing
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I heart you Demetris. I know this will sound strange, but since I don't have contact with my son, whenever I get any advice, feedback, information from you all, it's kind of like a lifeline. Thank you for taking the time to give your analogy.
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