No support :(

[Shantea]

I'm joining the navy and my mom doesn't support me... It's whatever I guess, any navy experience the good and bad anyone wants to tell me. I wanna go into mass communication specialist or maybe navy cook or maybe another job in the navy.. I'd love some stories, feeling kinda blue

[lemonelephant]

I'm sorry that you don't have the support you feel you need. Perhaps your mom needs time to adjust to this decision. How old are you? That may impact how she is feeling as well. Look around the site and you will find that some moms are having a hard time with their son or daughter leaving. Involve her in your decision and let her know about N4M and the support and information here.

[lemonelephant]

Check your My Page for additional information.

[Rivershelly]

Keep communicating. It is so hard for us mom's to let go, as we love our children so. The more information that you share, the more she may realize the greatness of this decision. Keep reaching out!!!

[shelby]

She loves you but she has fear that something might happen to you.  Keep showing her love and reach out to her as assurance you are fine. You should be very proud of your decision to serve your country.  I am!! Keep a positive attitude and ask the Lord to help you and give you strength.

[Tattle (Tammy) Ship 03 DIV 157]

Give your Mom time.. she may come around..:) Sending your prayers

[ColleenE'smom]

I think my son might have said the same thing! The Navy was not in "my" plans for him. Once I realized it was not my life to live I started getting over it:) I am very proud of all he has accomplished thus far!

[RhondaJo]

I am so sorry you aren't supported by your Mom. Looks like lots of good advice in the comments here. Please know that I support you and wish you the very best. Hold your chin up and grab all that life has to offer. You are worth it!

[NavyMAMom(02/07/14)]

Shantea,

I am sorry you feel that you don't have the support you need. Sometimes as parents(as humans) we fear what we don't understand. Try to get your mom to accompany you to the recruiters office and tell her to ask all the questions that she can. If my son had told me four years ago that he wanted to join the navy I would have said no, because at the time I did not know what I know now, that this is an amazing opportunity for him to grow into an even more amazing person than he already is, and to also have the opportunity to say I have served my country. I am so proud of him and I am positive that once your mom understands the benefits of the service, she will also be very proud of your decision.

You could also try to get her to take a look at this site so she can see how other moms are feeling and that may help. Continue being the brave person that you are and I pray that things will change for you.

[GRITSmomofaSailor]

I'm sorry you feel alone. My daughter joined right when she graduated high school and did not tell us - so at first I was not supportive, mostly bc I was scared she would be in danger. It drove a wedge between us but I thank God for the delayed entry program, because it gave me time to open a dialogue with her and see why she joined and that she had thought it out and done her research. It is not what I would have chosen, but she just graduated from BC and she is thriving...your mom may be scared as well, and I had no info so that made me really scared. The more info you provide her, the more comfortable she is likely to become. Talk to her about what made you want to join and include her in helping you prepare for BC, let her hover a little if she needs to, bc this is her last chance and if all else fails, just tell her that this is what you have decided and that you love her and need her support more than anything. I send my prayers and hugs !!!