Why? Simply put, we are not alone.
| I wanted to give ya'll some clarification as to "why" I write or whine on here. This world we "the other side" live in, really is a small community. Then you take not living near a Military base where the support is closer. I live hundreds of miles away from anyone that understands what the life is like. Friends and family just don't get it. They have absolutely no understanding of any of it. The struggles. The hardships. The loneliness. The heartaches. The ups & downs of this life. The highs and lows of your loved one in harms way. The never ending of not knowing what is coming next. I started writing this to reach out for support, via this great forum of communication, technology. I have found I am in no shape or form alone. I have found others who are going through this with me or have been through what I am going through. I have found a huge support system to help me endure. I have made several friends along the way, I never would have meet other wise. In other words I am far from being alone. I have touched others lives and comforted them in ways I never knew one could. The emails I have received have kept me in awe every time I receive them. It has given me a new understanding and appreciation of the American People and the Military life. I could write or paint a picture about how "rosy" this life I live in and Sniper lives in is. However, that is not always true. Those who have been there understand what I am talking about. Don't get me wrong. I am very grateful and supportive of what he and other's provide for our freedom. There are just so many sacrifices that they and the other's left behind give. The fact that I (lil' ol' me) have supported other's and other's have supported me, is what keeps me going. So, yes I may whine, rant or just make you think WTF is she talking about, but it gives other's a reassuring voice they are not alone. We are never alone. Don't worry, I will continue to write on what this life is like. The good (we all know that the MSM isn't going to give you this perspective), the bad and the really ugly part of it. I know as of late I have whined more, but it gives me an outlet to speak out to other's that are going through this that "Simply put, you are not alone. " dyzgoneby |
posted by dyzgoneby at 8/06/2006 09:17:00 AM
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post a commentWhat you say is true...I started writing when a friend encouraged me to tell others what it's like to have a son deployed and support his mission. My friend was tired of people like Cindy Sheehan, as was I. So, he dragged me kicking and screaming into the milblogosphere...but once there, I found others just like me who had a son, boyfriend, or husband deployed. I sometimes wonder what I would have done if I hadn't started blogging. I think about all the wonderful people like you that I've met here who have supported me and whom I have offered support to. I have to remember to thank my friend..... :)
You are so right. Unless you have been through what a military family has been through, you have no idea what it is like. I got so sick of people who had no clue asking the most stupid questions, I just wanted to scream.
Keep ranting on here. Us military families know exactly what you are going through.
You have alot of "family" out here in cyberland. You just keep writing. There are so many who don't have support (I keep meeting them all the time)and it does them a world of good to know they are not alone or crazy for feeling the way they feel. You do a great thing here and it is very much appreciated ~
I had to read this twice, but I get it now. I must have been dropped on my head as a child or something.
You are never alone.
Someone is always out here, and someone will always be the ears, the arms, and the shoulders you need.
Well said, sometimes I wish I could go back to that "unknowing" place before this deployment stuff. More so, I think others who have no idea what it is like, should know how hard it really is.
It is nice to be able to type or read something and know exactly what they are feeling. You are never alone through this.
kbug....I agree, I don't know how I would have made it through his deployment without this.
stacy....I gave up on people who just don't get it. I have given-up ones I though were good friends because I got tired of hearing their petty bitchnig and moaning over nothing. Then again, our guys are what give us that freedom. I plan on continuing with the rants. LOL Look for more oh so soon.
melanie....THANK YOU!!!!! I am right here to support you as well, even after your hubby comes home.
yankeemom....thank you. You do give just as much support and "otherside" look into this world as well.
unclejim....you dropped on your head? baaawwwwaaaa Nope, you are just a Marine. Did I say that out loud? LOL
afsister....yep, you are a great shoulder and ear to lean on. Thank you.
monica....There have been quiet a few days that I wish I had "no clue" and life was all peachy. However, I have a great admiration and respect for our Military Men, Woman and families that make this sacrifice. I wouldn't change it for the world.
Thanks again you all. You are what truly have kept me going through the last seven months and I don't know how I would have made it otherwise.