Im brand new here, I've been trying to find a good support place since its only month three of a 15 month deployment :( I cant wait till my soldier is HOME. This is my first deployment and I didnt and still dont know what to expect. Any guidance or advice would be appreciated!

-Sarah
-Fort Drum, NY

:weldust I don't really know what to say, my 1st deployment was while we were in a long distance relationship anyway, so it really didn't feel that different to me, but I'm sure you'll find lots of pople on there to talk to.

Welcome to SOS, just keep yourself busy. Thats the best advice I can give you. Hang in there girl.

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Welcome! I've done one of those long deployments too. You'll find that the people here really "get it."

:weldust This is my 4th deploment. But this one will be the longest one for us. It is hard. I agree keep yourself busy. IM me anytime!

I've only been on here for a couple of hours but I'm feeling better already!! None of my friends are in this situation....they say "Ohhh Im so sorry I know how you're feeling, when my boyfriend went home to visit his family for a week I didnt know what to do!!!" Although its nice that they're "there" for me....their boyfriend going home for a week is NOTHING like my boyfriend going to Iraq for 15 months in a war Zone..............so long story short its nice to talk to people who are going through or have gone through the same situation as me. Thank you!!!!!!

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Welcome! :hugsI know exactly how u feel sweetie, my DB is deployed in Iraq for 15 months as well, and this is also my first deployment, this site is a big help and the ladies have a lot of good advice, I know its hard trying to talk friends that have no idea what your goin through, stay strong/positive, and keep your head up :hugs

Hello & welcome to SOS

:hi and welcome to SOS!

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Hi & Welcome To SOS!

welcome u found the right place im about to go thrugh my first deployment this january.

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welcome!

Hi and Welcome!

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Welcome.. I am a newbie too, but I have found nothing but support and open arms on this site...
Bren

Welcome!!! you will really love this site...great to have you here!!!

:hi welcome!! great to have you here! I'm in NY too, but wayyy farther south - brooklyn.

:hi Welcome!

Hi! :hi I don't have any advice about deployments yet, but this is such a great site for support!

:welflash My DH is also in his 3rd month of a 15 month deployment. So I will be with you for the long haul.

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You will love this site. All the ladies here are very friendly and everyone understands how you feel. Keep yourself busy on things you like, that will help too.

PM anytime!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome you all are some lovely and strong ladies!!! I'm so happy to have found this site!

hey welcome to the group

Hi!

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