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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

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Losing it

Our sailor came home for transfer leave. This is his first time home in about 11 months. First time since leaving for boot camp. I have loved having him home. But it has been a little rough but in all it has been wonderful. Just having him here and seeing his face everyday has been fantastic. But... this mom is starting to lose it. He leaves soon to go to his next duty station and then when his ship arrives he will be going out on it. So I’m starting to get quite sad. It’s hard to think that I’m not going to see him again for a while. So much can happen during that time and usually does. Life is that way. It’s hard to keep it together. I don’t want him to see me fall apart. But it’s so hard. So I hide in my room. But then that wastes valuable time with him. Anyway does anybody have any tips on how to deal with this? Thanks.

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Comment by Chipmunk on October 6, 2017 at 12:29am: NavyMom2017 - I just noticed you had posted this. I don't have any experience yet dealing with your situation, because mine has just gotten to A school and started his classes. He hasn't gone out on a ship yet. What I do know is that we all deal with separation from our loved ones in different ways and we all have different emotional rollercoasters.

Hopefully some other veteran Moms will see this and people to post more concrete answers for you. In the meantime, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers tonight as you are dealing with various emotions. - Chipmunk

Comment by lemonelephant on October 9, 2017 at 2:39am: Showers are great places to fall apart and pull yourself together. Try to enjoy the time you have together and try not to miss him before he leaves or worry about what could happen. Worrying doesn't do a bit of good and just takes precious time away from good times and it makes you look a mess. Smile and enjoy the time you have together and know that you have put him in the best hands of all--those of God and the US Navy. Hug your loved ones when they are near and keep them close to your heart in your thoughts and prayers when they are away until you can hold them in your arms again.

Comment by Anti M on October 9, 2017 at 9:04am: There is such a thing as having an ugly cry in the shower, where no one can hear you. A staple of military spouses everywhere, a mom can use it just as well. Leave your stress in the shower!

Comment by ALmacomLL on October 10, 2017 at 12:32am: Crying in front of your SR is OK too. Laugh about the cry with him/her and reinforce your pride and commitment to the decision to be a SR. Allowing this to happen will enable you both to move past it and continue with new conversatio.