Within the next week my life is going to change. Starting soon, I will not be able to just pick up the phone and dial my boyfriends number anytime I need it. Pretty soon, I’m going to have to start being independent and doing things on my own. Pretty soon, I’m not going to have that helping hand that I’ve had for a few months now.
On Monday, March 20, 2017 my boyfriend leaves for thirteen weeks at Parris Island for USMC basic training. Within those thirteen weeks, I will be only allowed to write him letters. He will not receive the first letter until three weeks into the time he spends at Parris Island. For him, he seems ready. Eager to leave. Ready for the challenge and ready to become a Marine of the United States. For me, I am not ready. I am worried. I am scared. This is new to me and I don’t know what to think. I know during his time gone I will learn how to be more independent as well as learn more patience.
Being in a military relationship, isn’t easy and isn’t ideal. For anyone that thinks it is, believe me, it’s not. Some advice I have for the ladies who are going through the same thing is 1) Join the Facebook Group for Girlfriends, Wives, and Fiancés. It’s a great resource and the ladies are so helpful with any questions you may have. 2) Start writing letters anytime you think of anything and even if they’re still home. You don’t realize how many letters I have already written. Pinterest is a BIG help! 3) I know you’re probably worrying, but don’t. You’re not alone and there are so many people that you can talk to thats going through the same thing!
