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I Am the Girlfriend, Fiance, Or Wife of a United States Marine

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By: brittandpaul122912
Written on January 24th, 2013
My husband is leaving for Parris Island on Sunday and I'm having a harder time dealing with it than I thought. I'm trying to be strong when I'm around him but whenever he talks about it I just want to cry. I'm excited he is going and he is very excited he is going, but three months is a long time not being able to see him or talk to him. I'm very proud of him for joining the Marines. What can I do to be strong and to not be upset about him being gone? How do I keep myself busy?
By: brittandpaul122912
Age: 18-21 , Female
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    Lexie19
    Lexie19

    Part of being strong is knowing its ok to be upset. When you feel down let yourself cry or scream or kick whatever makes you feel a little better. Definitely fill your time as much as possible and write him lots of letters. :)

    Jan 24
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    VGASR
    VGASR

    My baby left to Parris Island on the 7th, and its been 3 weeks!
    Trust me you'll become stronger from it. And at the same time it will make both of you stronger as a couple. This is just the start there's so much more to come. Just appreciate every moment with him like if it were your last, because it sure will be till in a few months. It just makes you value the time you have with them a lot more. :)
    If you have any questions you can message me!

    Jan 24
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    violetviola
    violetviola

    Honestly i don't really know how to tell someone to be strong...its just something i do. When im really on the edge i allow myself to cry a bit in the bathroom...then i look myself in the mirror and tell myself that its going to be ok, I can do this, and it wont last forever. I force a smile on my face so i can handle whats beyond the bathroom door...it sounds silly but it can be hard to do. Sometimes i have to run back in and start the whole process over again. And your allowed to be upset all you want! You just have to remember to not let it consume you and to keep your head held high. Hangout with friends, hangout with family, start a scrabook! Just anything that won't allow you too much time to sit and think. My name is Aura if you have any questions im always here :)

    Jan 24
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      brittandpaul122912

      Thank you! I've already been doing that. Trying to make him not see me cry. It will just make it harder on him as well.

      Jan 25
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      violetviola
      violetviola

      Just keep your head up for him at least for the time that he's come! Then you can just let it all out lol

      Jan 25
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