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SR in Great Lakes IL, Ship 11 Div 122 Just starting this Journey

Hi all,  I am having some real Separation Anxiety, My Son just left a week ago. I dont know what to do with myself.  LOL  Just joined this site, am excited to have some support, and make some friends.  Is there anyone out there that is in the same group as my Son?  Would Love to hear from you. Also from others that are going through this part.  It is so hard.  A lot harder than I thought.  I worry about him and hope he is doing ok.. I just got his address two days ago and have written two letters so far.  Trying to write every day like I promised.  Anyway, Just looking for some friendly advise. 

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Hi newnavymom! I had a lot of separation anxiety when my son left on 1/19. It has gotten better since I received box, form letter (with a little I love you all) written inside the envelope and a call. He called me this week because he needed to gather another reference for his clearance forms. REALLY surprised me when he called. It was the best 8 minutes ever. He sounded so good, I could hear his smile and he was laughing :). What also helps is when I write him everyday. Its like I am talking to him.  :) I hope it gets easier for you as well. Its just a count down now till we see the smiles of our sailors and hug the heck out of them! LOL

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