Since He's Been Gone

[SnarphBlat]

It's been really difficult in a lot of ways, friends and family saying negative things about him. Saying that he loves the Corps more than me, that he shouldn't be doing what he is doing.

When you joined, did you think you were being selfish? If you had a SO when you did join.

I know he is not selfish, and we talked so much about it before he left. But I just feel so lonely without him, and some days I think I wont make it through. But I am proud, I love him, and he is WORTH everything, even if it means being apart for him for months.

I just wanted your opinions, thanks!

Hillary

 

[QuiltAngel]

Hillary
I am not in the military, but am the mother of a Soldier and the wife of a former Soldier. We who have loved ones in the military have this saying that unless someone has a loved one serving that they don't 'get it.' The fact that your boyfriend is serving at a time that others won't and during a time of many conflicts around the globe tells us that he is not a selfish person. Tells us that he is thinking of his countrymen, his family, you and anyone else to come after him. That he feels strongly in this country.

I have always said that the wives of our military personnel are the unsung heroes. I know that you are not his wife at this time. When you think about it, the wives and SO's maintain the home while the Soldier is away serving. You have to keep things going and if there are any children, go on raising them.

So don't think that he is selfish and don't let the negative talk get to you. You will get through this. I take it he is at Boot Camp right now? Should you go to graduation, you will see such an amazing transformation in him and you will both be proud of the accomplishment. In the future, when you look back on this time, you will see that it is really a very short time though it seems like forever right now. Use this time to write him letters, supporting him, loving him. This time in your relationship can be a time of great growth.

Pray for him each and every day. Pray for others in their ignorance when they say such things.

 

[Autumnleaf]

I joined the Corps to support my pregnant girlfriend and our unborn daughter. Our daughter is now 13 and my 'girlfriend' is my wife of 13 years. Don't listen to the people saying bad things. Find other people to listen to and spend time with.

 

[BAFRIEND]

My dad got killed in Vietnam when I was very young.

Don't let anyone bad mouth your husband while he is serving away from home.

 

[SnarphBlat]

Thank you everyone, for what you said, I really appreciate. He'll be home in two weeks.