Military Families Support Group
Today's military family faces a lifestyle that is comprised of frequent deployments, which results in increased family separations. This often proves to be a stressful challenge for military families. This community is dedicated to the families that are dealing with the unique challenges of distance and military-related stress.
Just having one of those sad days thinkin about my mom leaving AGAIN. She just got back a couple months ago from Iraq and now they are sending her back for a second time on November 23rd :'( I am scared and stressed because this time my grandma is not coming to stay with us so I will be watching my 12 year old little sister on my own. Playing the mommy roll pretty much. I just graduated High School this year and feel to young for this kind of responsibility. I will be watching our HUUUUGEEE house all on my own, two dogs, a 12 year old and being a full time college student at that. I don't even know hwo to pay bills or do a load of laundry yet. This is goign to be a VERY BIG reality check for me i'm starting to realize.
On top of all this i have an eating dissorder...ya i just flat out said that wow. and with my only supervision i ever had leaving i'm afraid i'm going to fall back into my anorexia hard again. It's a lot of stress everytime she leaves. And it doesnt' ever seem to get easier you know? And my dad is in the mil too but oddly enough he has not had to go to iraq yet.
Well i'm just starting to get scared and needed a place to vent. And it's cool coming here with others going through the same thing. everyone take care and god bless our troops!
On top of all this i have an eating dissorder...ya i just flat out said that wow. and with my only supervision i ever had leaving i'm afraid i'm going to fall back into my anorexia hard again. It's a lot of stress everytime she leaves. And it doesnt' ever seem to get easier you know? And my dad is in the mil too but oddly enough he has not had to go to iraq yet.
Well i'm just starting to get scared and needed a place to vent. And it's cool coming here with others going through the same thing. everyone take care and god bless our troops!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You will also find help for the anorexia and even help with how to pay the bills, etc. (On our post, there is even someone who will help you every month with this. I know soldiers who take her their bills every month and she helps them pay the bills, balance the checkbook and set a budget.)
Finally, you've got a family right here don't forget! My wife Bobbi and I have been married for 25 years and like I said we have a 20 year old daughter and an 18 yr. old son. (I'll ask my daughter to write if you like.) We would be proud to be "online parents" for you, dispensing advice, prayer and unconditional love whenever you need it. Keep your chin up! This will only come one day at a time! You don't have to have the strength to face the whole thing right now. You only need God to give you the strength for what you are doing right now. He loves you and will give it as you trust him for it.
I'm so sorry. God bless you and I'll keep you in my prayers.