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Do you think it's ok for the recruit to cry when its time for them to ship out for basic training?
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Permalink Reply by Cheryl56(Ship11 DIV352) on
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You will,my daughter did but I think that was due to me crying...not big bucket loads,but enough to get her emotional.It's natural and I'm sure the recruiters have seen it tons of times.We saw her in the recruiters car 5mins later and she was fine :) Good Luck on your journey to become a US sailor.
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Permalink Reply by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on
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My sailor was a 22 year old GUY and he made me leave MEPS before he left to get on the shuttle to the airport so that he wouldn't see my face (or my DIL) his chin was quivering as he went to the restroom while we left.
Recruiters have seen it before, no reason to be embarrassed. My son was also tearful when he called me after Battle Stations.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Don't say "Goodbye" say, "I love you. I appreciate what great parents you have been. I am going to have a good future. I'll writ as soon as I can. I'll call as soon as I can. See you at PIR." and smile. It's going to be a wonderful day - it's your first step to independence and being your own person. Good luck. I know you'll do well.
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Permalink Reply by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on
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There is nothing wrong with crying when you say goodbye. My son just left yesterday morning. I was at his swearing in and he had tears in his eyes and his eyes were red. There were tons on kids leaving and he was not the only one who was emotional.
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