Marine Girlfriends Community Group
As Marine girlfriends, we know how hard it can be to face boot camp, training, and deployments. We face many lonely nights, and we know how to be strong on the outside when we are crying on the inside. We have unconditional pride for our men in uniform, and we are always faithful. Semper Fi! This group is for us to find support from others facing the same challenges....
Hello All,My name is Alexis and my recruit left in August to camp. I just found this support group and really need advice on how to get through these 13 weeks. This first month I've just been so angry and depressed. I try to make the letters positive but its really hard. He doesnt mind my anger though, but i just dont know how to cope with it. I really want to speak to others who understand :(
My thoughts are with you during this hard time away from your loved one. It is important to stay busy during the first 13- week separation. School and work definitely help you stay focused and take your mind off of missing him. My fiance was recently stationed in Japan, and I have a life in the States that I just cannot walk away from right now. So being apart was inevitable. I lived with a lot of anger (still do) and am struggling too. You are NOT alone. Try to remember that he is as far from you as you are from him, and he is missing his whole life- not just missing people. He misses home-cooked meals, driving his car, sleeping in his own bed, and so much more. Your anger is justified, but my advice is to keep it light when you write to him. Your letters are far and few between, and I'm sure he looks forward to them. Give him something to smile about or something to look forward to when he gets back home. Having someone wait for you and be there through the process is a blessing. It takes a strong woman to hang in there through military life, and you can always find someone that's been in your shoes. If you need someone to talk to, you can always reach out to me. I wish you the best. Xx