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Handling the In-Laws, School, Work, and Every Other Thing.
Hi everyone! Its only been two weeks since my husband left for bootcamp and everything at home is very different without him.
I am having some transitioning issues and his sister-in-law isn't helping. School has lost its passion, and work has become a monotonous task i just want to quit. How have some navy wives handled this transition without pulling out your hair?
Need help...and quick!
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Permalink Reply by Fairysarahship9div328 on
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It isnt easy that is for sure. Mine left 8/13 and I still cry at least once every day. Life is going to be different when they are not home. As the days go on , some things will get easier, to cope with. You need to keep yourself busy. Write him letters even if it is just , I went to work, clean the house, ....Most of all LET YOUR SELF CRY. it is okay to have break downs , we all do and your stronger then you think. at 2 weeks in I didnt think I was going to be able to do this. It hurts like hell, But grab some people to talk to, people that understand and will let you cry it out. And do something for your self at least once a month. For me I get my nails done.
Sarah
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Permalink Reply by santairis on
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thanks so much sarah. this helps a lot. thank u so much. god bless u. <3
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Permalink Reply by VadersWife ship 11 div 331 on
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We all find our own way to deal with them being gone but like fairysarah said stay busy and it IS ok to cry im sure we have all done our fair share.My husband left aug 14th and I've found as time goes by it gets easier I count the days and look forward to my next letter or phone call and write him every night not all my letters are happy ones but he doesn't expect that he just wants to know that I'm coping in general.
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thanks everyone. I really do enjoy reading your advice. This has really helped me pull through. Work and school does keep my busy, except when things go wrong i have no one to turn to. he is my best friend, but i know ill see him soon!
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I feel the same way I tell my husband EVERYTHING and every time I turn a corner the smallest thing will make me burst into tears but I take a deep breath and realize its not that much longer in the grand scheme of things. We have a two year old and I know it must kill him not to see him grow or play with him so I know I have to be strong too. It Will be over soon.
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Permalink Reply by Dreamer1118 SHIP 13 DIV 314!!! on
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The first couple nights I was just happy I wasn't getting kicked out of bed due to space between hubby and kids.. but after day 4 I really did start missing him. (Hubby and kids would take bed and I'd be sleeping in my 4 year olds bed every night.) I had Evan (4 year old) in pre-k after hubby left and I wrote him every day I could plus sent him projects that evan worked on in school.. ps- he kept all 40 letters! Anyone who says they cant keep letters is not honest. He said a lot of the guys wanted him to toss them after he read it because they felt guilty for tossing them when he kept them. He had 3 guys say "why are you keeping them?" and he responded with "because I love her and my kids." so yeah.. It is hard esp. when you have 2 sick kids all the time but its worth it you just gotta stay busy. I know a lot of people say it but its true!
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Permalink Reply by Mrs Roo Ship 02 Div. 901 on
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My husband left on Sep. 17th and i know exactly what you mean with no passion for school anymore. Im just trying to go day by day... as it gets closer to PIR im noticing im just not really caring and missing assignments alot and I know its not good... but im just trying to get by day by day with that. I wish i had some advice for the other situations, we havent spoke to hubbys family in 4 years and I dont work... but Itll get easier once everything gets settled.. and like others said its ok to cry.. it kinda makes you feel better sometimes.
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Permalink Reply by NuclearLove (13/041 12/28/12) on
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Hey ladies! Anyone else having trouble with dear old mommy-in-law?!? She's killing me! It was all good until I got my form letter and let her know what was going on. My hubby chose to invite his dad and stepmom, me and his mother to the graduation (i think it's reasonable) and his mom is chewing me out and treating me like it was MY DECISION to not invite his little sister. He has his reasons and I know them but I know his mom won't be too happy to hear them. Is there a certain way I should handle this? P.S. she's a very spiteful and angry woman who will hold a grudge to her grave!
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