DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August

This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in August...I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of August of any year can join...Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions

Shipped out yesterday

So today's the first full day without my daughter here. It's rough. I miss her so much! I cry alot, trying to stay busy. I got the very scripted call late last night. How do all of you get through this?
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    Son#2

    hello leslie.

    my son left two weeks ago and i cant go into his room.   he is the youngest so we are also empty nesters.  iyesterday was the first day i was home alone.  i cried, but i know this is what he wants and that makes me feel proud.  and like donna said, wrtie letters.  between writing letters and being on this web site helps me to feel a bit closer.  good luck to you.  you will become navy strong!  also if you see my icon, i think a each day that goes by,the light get a little brighter! 

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    PattyRN

    I think staying busy is good. Can you do good things for yourself?  

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      NavyMomofJM

      My son shipped yesterday August 13, 2019. It was hard and I also got the scripted call. I had to ask my mom how she dealt with it when I called because it was very different than what we have experience with my son. She told me she kept busy and worried also but mostly kept busy. 

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