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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 10, 2015 at 10:12am

Amber - I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this with your son.  I think you need to continue to let him know that you as his family are always there for him and hopefully this phase with this girl will pass (soon!).  We all are here to support each other - let's continue to be here for each other.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 10, 2015 at 10:07am

BoomMom - congrats to all on the arrival of Hunter Nicholas! I'm sure your sailor is counting the days until he can hold his new little one in his arms...what a wonderful blessing ;-)

Comment by momdad on September 10, 2015 at 9:58am

To GrandmaBarB

How about lightening up a little? I believe this is supposed to be a support group! The world is going through such turmoil; it seems like the best way to get through it intact and strong is to hold each other up, not tear each other down.  Everyone handles life differently. When someone comes on here struggling and sad let's not point out what they are doing that we don't like, why don't we provide kindness and understanding?  If I had come on here really concerned and gotten a response like the one you wrote it would have torn 'm e up. Even though we are all connected by our sons and daughters and their jobs in the navy, the reason we come on here is mutual support, not to be grieved about the way we are dealing with painful stuff.  Thanks for listening.  Oh and this was written by the daughter of a WWII decorated veteran, CO destroyer,   sister of 2 naval officers, and aunt to 2marine officers and 1 enlisted, as well as being the mother of my own personal sailor. No matter how much the navy and the taxpayers, "owns" my father, sister, brother, 3 nephews, and my son, they will always be my family and I will always think, hope and pray for their well being

Comment by momdad on September 10, 2015 at 9:38am

Hi Amber, I went thru the exact same thing with my son. It was really hard. But after as almost 2years,  he is starting to get his head back on and recognizing his mistakes... I believe it was a good experience for him- to learn on his own, and not have me "help" him. He isn't the same exact kid, but he is becoming his own person- hopefully not just the navy's...   and the whole thing was really troubling and upsetting.  But listen, don't let the unsupportive words someone wrote here grind you down.  If you need to lean a little, lean on this group- better US than your son. You will get better results I hope. After all this is supposed to be a support group.

Comment by GrandmaBarB on September 9, 2015 at 11:53pm

Amber.....time for you to back off and leave him alone.  He is old enough to be in the Navy.  He has heavy responsibility every day, in every way, prepareing to GO TO WAR.....What these Sailors do is serious business.

Let go of him.  Let him find his own way.  Let him have his own girlfriends in his own way and don't nag him.  Don't tell him how disappointed you might be.

He is a MAN now, with a MAN'S job. He isn't your little boy.  You cannot tel him what to do or when to do it...nor who to date or who not to date.

If you keep at him, you will lose him forever.

Do yourself a favor, stop treating him like your personal property.  He belongs to the Navy and to we taxpayers now.  He doesn't need to go off in harm's way with his mother boo-hooing behind him.

Comment by Sherryl on September 9, 2015 at 10:36pm

Amber: as heartbroken as you and your hubby are, I personally would not contact anyone re your sons behavior, i guess you gotta say you have RAISED him and he is out spreading his wings:/  its sad that some of the sailors seem to go overboard when they get out on their own, my son he isnt being very kind to me right now so i just have to  pray and hold out that he will come around, my daughter sailor is much better. the reason i say not to contact anyone i that sometimes it becomes worse than it is believe it or not, and as parents sometimes we just gotta sit back and hope they come back around. best of luck and I know how you feel 

Comment by letyrod24 on September 9, 2015 at 10:09pm

BoomMom, congrats to all. Love the baby name.

Comment by BoomMom on September 9, 2015 at 9:32pm

New Grandson, Hunter Nicholas, has arrived.  Don't know much yet (getting info from her mom) but seems like both are well.  :)  

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 9, 2015 at 7:42pm

Aw BoomMom - so sorry you got cut off, but at least you know that sweet grandbaby is on his way! Best wishes to them....keep us posted (as much as you are able!).  Hugs to you Gramma ;-)

Comment by letyrod24 on September 9, 2015 at 7:23pm

BoomMom sorry dad wasn't able to make it. He must be going out off his mind with excitement and happiness knowing his son is about to come into the world. Best wishes for a fast delivery and a healthy beautiful baby.

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