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Need motherly advice

Hi all,

(for anyone who doesn't know me, I'm an only child in the process of joining the navy)

So my mom has always been really supportive of me in everything I've done including joining the navy, but the other day my aunt (mom's sister, I'm visiting her for a couple days) let slip that my mom is actually really worried about me. I know it's a mom's job to worry, I just don't like making her worry. I wish there was something I could do to help her worry less.
Any advice, suggestions, words of encouragement?

Thanks :)

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Permalink Reply by susan on January 2, 2011 at 1:22am
it takes moms a little time to process there child leaving home. going to the service takes a little while longer. all we wantg for our children is  to be happy.it took me a little while to adjust. my son is starting his 2nd year in japan. tell  your mom to join  the navy for moms group. it really helps. also skype will be her new best friend. besides speaking to you, she will also be able to see you
Permalink Reply by scuttlebutt1015 on January 13, 2011 at 12:37am

when my daughter started the prosses of joining the navy, I was told about navy for moms. I didn't stick with it, chatting with other moms. I suffered needlessly. I tried chatting on face book with friends and family and they didn't really want to hear it. No help what so ever. I went back to navy for moms and they helped so much. they know 100% what she is going through. it is such a blessing to have this website for us that need each other. My daughter just graduated last Friday and the night before there was a navy for moms meet and great. you would not believe all these mothers that have never seen each other, they acted like they have been friends and family for ever. what every question, or help she may need, or even to vent, cry, what ever she needs, some one will be there for her. Its the best thing I have ever done for support..

Permalink Reply by ArNavyMom on January 18, 2011 at 8:38pm

Remember that the Navy has re-defined her reality...as a mom.  If you have not left for bc - hug her lots, talk often and tell her you love her always!   Time will heal as well as strengthen her hurting heart.  Praying for you and yours Guppy.

TimPermalink Reply by Tim on February 21, 2011 at 10:53pm
Im sure that she is worried about the possibility of you going to war.  Let her know that the Navy usually doesnt see any close combat in any way.  Also, if she is worried about you being injured or killed (God forbid that happens) you can let her know that most civilian jobs carry a higher risk than the military. 
Permalink Reply by srmom on February 23, 2011 at 4:56pm

Hello Guppy,

 

I'm a mom and the only thing I can tell you is just allow her to be worried, I have a son who just enlisted and will be leaving in April and every time I think about it I cry. Not because I don't want him to go but as a parent letting go is the hardest thing for a mom to do, we spend all our time protecting  you and  now we have to let you go....Mama Bear loves her cubs.

                                                 Sincerely,

                                                                 Mama Bear              P.S. I will pray for her :)

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by susan on February 23, 2011 at 10:32pm
You will always be her child, no matter how old you are. Tell her about navy for moms. It is very good. It helped me a lot  at first. Skype will also be her best friend
Permalink Reply by sandramae on February 28, 2011 at 7:45am

Well, I guess that is normal for a mother to worry for his son, especially if you will be going fa away from them.. Just show them than you can do it...and make them proud of you.. 

 

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