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I was married to a civilian when I enlisted. I couldn't discuss anything military-related.Let's say, he had a huge temper problem when I'd be late getting back from duty.
Married a soldier the second time. We discuss everything military-related. He packs my ruck, buys me cool field gear. My kids go to military camp. Most importantly, it's all they've ever known. They know Mommy has to do Army stuff.
Are your families supportive?
Married a soldier the second time. We discuss everything military-related. He packs my ruck, buys me cool field gear. My kids go to military camp. Most importantly, it's all they've ever known. They know Mommy has to do Army stuff.
Are your families supportive?
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Before I signed up for ROTC my parents were supportive, but cautious of military. We all hear about lies that recruiters tell. I made sure I did my homework and never allowed for me to be lied to by anyone. After I signed the dotted line I was surprised how fast it went to being 100% supportive. Oh I saw this Army thing today...etc. I am blessed to have them be supportive of me and they watched my cat while I was deployed and when I am away at schools or annual training for 2 plus weeks. My grandparents when they were alive were supportive as well. Both my grandfathers served in World War II. Prior to deploying only one of them was still alive and he was proud and he emailed me when I was in the Afghanistan and congratulated me on pinning Captain. I still have that email.
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I was married to the WRONG woman and it was a nightmare. NOTE TO SELF: If you are a kid from a small town in Pennsylvania, NEVER marry a woman from Huntington Beach, California who has never left home before. Lesson #1...Some people believe that the earth in 72* and sunny all year round.Lesson #2...If you go meet the parents and their neighborhood is nicer than anywhere you have been on vacation....... Lesson #3...Pay attention to lessons 1 & 2.
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My husband is supportive because he was in the military. But, since hes been out for awhile its hard for him to follow and understand. But, he still tries to understand and be as supportive as I need him to be.
But, I did date a jackwagon that was all 'uuugh dumb Army... Why this... Why that... bla bla bla' complained about everything. And as soon as the words 'if your unit ever gets mobilized youre getting pregnant' came out of his mouth... He was gone. Toodle-oos! #aintnobodygottimeforthat
No honor, no integrity, no appreciation.
Now, the rest of my family is very supportive. I think some people forget the time commitment that the Army needs from you and that you have a second family - mostly foul language people, that are your brothers and sisters from another mother. Some are more supportive than others.
I think that for some family members its much harder than others. But, thats how it goes I guess?
But, I did date a jackwagon that was all 'uuugh dumb Army... Why this... Why that... bla bla bla' complained about everything. And as soon as the words 'if your unit ever gets mobilized youre getting pregnant' came out of his mouth... He was gone. Toodle-oos! #aintnobodygottimeforthat
No honor, no integrity, no appreciation.
Now, the rest of my family is very supportive. I think some people forget the time commitment that the Army needs from you and that you have a second family - mostly foul language people, that are your brothers and sisters from another mother. Some are more supportive than others.
I think that for some family members its much harder than others. But, thats how it goes I guess?
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