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Missing my Best Friend
My best friend's been on deployment for a bit now. I'm used to him being gone for a few weeks and him coming back but this time is different because he's supposed to be gone for 6 to 9 months. I don't have an address to reach him at so I can't talk to him.
I can't stop thinking about him and miss him more and more everyday. I've never missed someone this much before and really don't know how to...I guess cope with him not being here.
Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Bre
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Permalink Reply by Martha on
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Hi Bre, My son just graduated in Jan. But I am a Veteran whose husband was always off on deployments. It's hard I know, you miss them everyday. I just tried to keep busy. I'd work, then find things to do like go to the movies or visit my girlfriends, go to the beach or workout. My ex husband was in Korea one time for 6 months and wasn't able to contact me. This was before cell phones even. Lol. Try to focus on you, do things that will take your mind off of him. It seems like forever but he will be back before you know it. I hope that helps. Hugs! God bless you both :-)
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Another suggestion and it's something I do now, get a Journal and write. It helps to reflect and let those feelings out somehow. Write about your day, what you did, what you'd like to do tomorrow, things you're grateful for. Make it a countdown journal.. it will be something you can look back at the next time he delpoys and help with that anxiety. Ok. Hugs!
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Permalink Reply by Norene Ehrgott on
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That's a very tough time for you, I can realize you feeling as my husband is in service since last 10 years. I just miss him like you when he station at far places or other country.
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