My father was in the Navy for 22 years, so when my boyfriend told me he was going to join the Air Force I though "oh, I got this in the bag" - NOPE!! Being a military CHILD and military GIRLFRIEND are NOTHING alike. A year & half after my boyfriend joined he called me and told me volunteered to be sent to Iraq. My stomach dropped to the ground. Our relationship is long distance since I go to college and he is stationed in the middle of no where New Mexico, so I thought that him going over there wouldn't be too hard since we don't get to see each other on a daily basis anyway. Once again - I was wrong. He's been gone barely two weeks and I already hate it & am scared that when he gets back we'll barely even know each other, since we barely get to talk. I joined here to be able to talk to people about not only having a boyfriend in Iraq but being a military girlfriend in general, since no one in my area understands anything about the military, much less about my situation. Hopefully being able to talk to someone in my same situation will help make the next couple of months go by faster.

stay as busy as you can and the time will go by faster. jump right in here and we're all here for you

hi and welcome. i thought the same thing you did.. boy was i wrong lol!

i would also say try not to watch the news to much, well at least when i do it makes me cry. Keep busy plan for when he comes home things that will take your mind away.

:welflash See you around the board

My DB is possibly deploying in Nov, so I may be in the same boat soon. I'm here for ya!

Welcome

hey whats up? its tough my DB has been gone 4 weeks and im goin nuts! its gonna be ok! everyone here is in the same situation, has been in the situation, or is going to be soon. so we are all here for each other. NEVER hesitiate to PM one of us t ojust talk or to totally vent. we got your back!!!

oh I am so RIGHT THERE WITH U. I thought I had this knocked too, being that my father spend 15+ years in the Army. But it is absolutely NOTHING like what I grew up with...being on this side is a whole new set of issues

Welcome!

:heythere welcome to sos. Hopefully you find this site helpful. Stay busy. :hang

Welcome!

first off, welcome to the board!!! I haven't been in a deployment situation, and am kind of new at all this as well. My husband joined the Army about 5 months ago and is currently in advanced training for his job. The ladies on here are very helpful and it's great to talk to people who know what you're going through. Again...welcome !!!

:heythere Welcome to SOS!!

:hi Nice to meet you. My DB just deployed recently... it sucks... but we will survive... this place makes my days go by faster, and I hope it will do the same for you.

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I'm sure you will make it through! True love can withstand anything. I'm here to talk if you ever need anything :weldust

Hang in there, My husband left just over 2 weeks ago. I think of when he gets back and I already have sent him 3 packages and a couple of letters. Try writing letters along with emails. It was great to get a letter from him. It was the next best thing to a hug. Stay busy and don't watch the news.

Hi and welcome.. deployments are tough, but you'll make it if you take things one day at a time.

I completely understand where you're coming from. My dad was in for 20 years. Well, I've run the gambit, now. I dealt with my dad deploying, my brother deploying, fiance, and deployment while pregnant. If there is nothing else to be learned, I've learned that no two are alike ;) Keeping busy is great. Once you find out his address (if you haven't already), writing will be one of the best ways of communication, IMO. DH had issues with being able to get to the internet and phone centers, so I learned not to count on those. Focus on school, and write letters. That should take up most of your time :D j/k Good luck!

Welcome. I joined this site for the same exact reason. Its going to be very hard, my db has been in iraq for 5 months now. It does get easier as each day goes by. It will always remain hard though. But I understand where you are coming from and if you ever need anyone to talk to im here for you. :hi

:welcome Just jump right in!!! stay busy and it will get easier, i swear

Welcome. I joined this site for the same exact reason. Its going to be very hard, my db has been in iraq for 5 months now. It does get easier as each day goes by. It will always remain hard though. But I understand where you are coming from and if you ever need anyone to talk to im here for you. :hi
I understand long deployments. ICK!! They are hard. I'm here to help in anyway I can....Just drop me a line =) Chinup, shoulders back. You can do this..I know you can! I'm rooting for you!!!

Welcome. Stay busy. You can do it! We are all here for you.

Hi and :welflash to SOS, you are not alone I know the feeling, my DH is also in Iraq.

Welcome i am Tiffany. I live in Newport News, VA

i would also say try not to watch the news to much, well at least when i do it makes me cry. Keep busy plan for when he comes home things that will take your mind away.

I know exactly what you mean! I do NOT watch the news or any war movies anymore. I wanted to watch The Kingdom but decided to wait until he comes back, I don't think I could stomach that movie right now. I used to watch the news everyday but news about the war just pops out of no where, so I just decided to get updates online instead where I can pass over anything to do with that stuff.

thanks for your advice!!

Welcome i am Tiffany. I live in Newport News, VA

Since I was born my dad switched between Norfolk and Oceana, so I grew up in Chesapeake. Now we have a house in Suffolk. I'm trying to get my boyfriend sent to Korea for a year (where my Dad lives now) so that he has priority on his next location = LANGLEY!!! :lol

Thank you to everyone for their great advice! I really appreciate it!! I wish I had joined this site sooner!!

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Try to stay busy and not think about it as much. Try to act like he is still in New Mexico but his cell phone is broken. It's kinda like a mind game that you have to play with yourself to stay strong.

Thank you to everyone for their great advice! I really appreciate it!! I wish I had joined this site sooner!!


Hey girl, welcome to SOS! I love this site and I know you will too. Everyone here understands what you are going through:(

Try to stay busy and pray to God for him to be safe and for you to keep the faith :wink

I'm here anytime if you want to chat :P

:welcome My boyfriend is also in Iraq. I know its tough :hugs You will find a lot of comfort & support here. Glad you found us!

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Hello, welcome & Goodluck

Hi, My Husband is Deployed Right Now & It Is Hard But You Know what, Love can Last No Matter What the situation is . I Know it Sucks & you Miss him But eventually you will be together again. Just be Strong & Love will Win. Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder believe me This is Not the first time I have been alone.

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