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Scarred Momma
I just joined this site. I am a mother of a future Sailor. My daughter will be leaving on September 9th. She choose Navy Hospital Corpsman. I'm very proud of her but at the same time, very scared. She will be turning 18 in the Navy Bootcamp. I am trying to deal with her leaving me. I'm scared that she will go to war first, (if we have a war) because of the field she chose! The day she leaves, I'm going to cry like a baby. Does any parent have advice for me, about dealing with this situation!? She will be graduating at thee Navy Bootcamp in Chicago. So we will be off to Chicago for that special occasion. I'm really worried! !!
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Just curious, why do you believe that your daughter would go to war any sooner than anyone else's daughter or son? Wouldn't the entire Navy go to war together?
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Permalink Reply by Lele on
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Well of course, but I'm her mother and I'm just a worried mother. I'm allowed to be!
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Of course you are allowed to be worried. But if you recognize that some of your fears are irrational there is less to worry about. There is nothing about being a Hospital Corpsman that will put her in danger of being first to go to war.
Why would I ask that? Because you asked for advice. And my advice is that you should worry about boot camp and not imaginary wars. In the unlikely case of your daughter ever going into harms way she will have 323,729 shipmates standing beside her.
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I see what your saying. And yes.. I am a little freaked out. I do need to calm my nerves and I know she will be fine. I just hear a lot about bootcamp and I am the kind of mother that over protects her kids. But I did ask for advice and I'm sorry! But thank you!
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Just for a little background, my daughter, too, went into the Navy at 17 right out of high school and celebrated her 18th birthday in boot camp. Been there. But we never doubted her ability to succeed and we let her know it in every card, letter and phone call. And she thanked us for our support at PIR. Stay positive because she needs it.
Wars do happen. There are still bad people in the world. But we sleep at night under a blanket of freedom that our girls help provide. Somebody has to do it and our kids have stepped forward. Be proud. Pride trumps fear every time.
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Permalink Reply by AZBmom PIR6/6/14 on
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At first, I was afraid when I heard 'military' come up in discussing what my SR wanted to to with his future. Being poor people, there isn't many options out there and he knew that his grades wouldn't get him college scholarships. We can't afford to pay for our kids' college and I didn't want my children to be struck down the this horrible burden of student loans like I am. He made this choice. I supported his decision knowing all the 'what if's would come.
I don't see the US going to war anytime in the near future. I don't believe our country goes out looking for a fight. I would not worry yourself over that which has not happened or could happen. So, put those thoughts away.
She will do just fine. Same as the thousands that went in before her and the thousands that will after her. Your being scared will actually be harder on her than you. You need to step up now and be strong for her. Stand by her decision and support her. There are plenty of mothers (me included) on this site that have been there too.. right where you are. Your not alone here.
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Permalink Reply by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on
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It's OK to be scared Lele. As a Mom it is normal. My son is graduating from high school next month and will be leaving for BC only 3 weeks after that. What helped me feel more confident about my son's choice was reading all about what he will be learning and doing when he gets to BC and A school and beyond. I was more worried when he first swore into DEP than I am now. So...do searches on N4M about your daughters rating and find out what kinds of things she will be doing in her new job after BC. Connect with other Moms in her rating and they will help you feel better too.
One of the things my husband told my son was that joining the Navy means that some day you may have to be sent to war. That is what they sign up for when they join the military. It is a matter of pride to support our fellow Americans. My son signed up for that very reason...he wants to make a difference in other people's lives. Your daughter will be doing the same thing. Making a difference. You should be very proud of her decision to join and want to make the sacrifice for our country.
First step...prepare yourself for BC. Read all about it. Find out as much as you can and learn how to be a strong Navy Mom and how best to support your daughter during the training process.
Navy Mom hugs to you and we will get through this like so many other Moms before us. The Navy has this down to a science.
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