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He left the 14th
My boyfriend of three years just left for bootcamp Monday, the 13th. I got the final call the 14th and completly broke down. I have never gone more than a day without talking to him and this is a complete culture shock! I miss him very very much, but I know this is exactly what he wants to do and I couldn't be more proud. Not getting a phone call for a few weeks is killing me deep down inside, it's an awful feeling losing your best friend. I have written him everyday so far, and I can't wait to get his address so I can start sending him the letters. Everyone says that it will get easier, however I feel like it won't at all. Has anyone else had someone leave for bootcamp on the 14th? I need some help getting through all of this crazy mess!!!
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Permalink Reply by Prime's Mom on
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Hello Devonne, my son too left on the 14th. He is my oldest and he is my sweet wonderful talented beautiful son. It has only been about two days but it does seem time is moving at snail pace. I did not have the opportunity to hug or kiss him in New Orleans where he left out of. I dropped him off with his petty officer and gave him a peck and touched his face and said momma will see you tomorrow. Should have given that boy the hug and kiss that I desperately needed to do. But didn't want to make a scene or break down because I just new I would see him off in New Orleans and that was when I was really gonna let him have it. Just one more physical touch. My only peace with that was I slipped my letter (my emotional hug) to him in his backpack. He read it and called me and That was my hug. I miss him and a piece of my heart is empty. I do find that today is only slightly better than yesterday and I hope I will transition better. I find keeping my mind and body busy helps some. And I try to remember that he would not want me sad. I still do cry at the drop of o hat and I think I will be that way for a bit. I have family that won't let me go there and stay. So I am lucky there. I hope that you can manage this emotional ride and that you have family members and friends to keep you on track. It ain't easy but it is doable. Stay busy and your mind occupied. Don't allow yourself to be in this grieving frame for a long time. Allow you to move forward just as your boyfriend must do to accomplish the goals he has. Focus on the next good thing and continue to write and make them uplifting. It will do you just as good as it will him. Good luck and when you need to go there just come here. There is lots of people like us here. Keep smiling girl!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in May (clickable link), to connect with others with loved ones who that dayand may have PIR together. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening.
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You'll be getting the form letter soon. It is best to wait until you receive the form letter before sending letters. Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit gives more info on that.
I invite you to join DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in May and Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). The group for the 07/12/2013 TG will be up later today.
What is your SR's division number?
You will also want to join Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and when the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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Those who arrived that date will have PIR either 07/03/2103 or 07/12/2013 depending on if they are in a Push Division and filled a division from the TG for the week before or are in a division for the TG from last week. I thought from your comment that you had received the address. Do wait on the form letter. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones).
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