Anyone going through a rough patch lately? Want to talk?

[Anonymous]

Been sad and stressing out lately, currently crying because I’ll be leaving my family for several months.

It’s honestly not bad, but I’m figuring out so much about myself during these past few weeks.

I’m a lot more emotional and sentimental than I thought myself to be. It took something like this to really show myself who I am and what I prioritize.

I prioritize my home and those close to me so much. It’s the most important thing in my life easily.

Other people have kids they’re leaving, family in terminal situations that may pass during time way, etc.

I don’t have of that. I’m honestly in a great position,

but naturally being emotional & sentimental doesn’t help.

So, if anyone wants to talk, just message me. I find this to be helpful, even if it’s not entirely a cure.

[ChrisMaster69]

I spent so many times in your position, it’s never really easy.

I was often leaving a wife and daughter, then heading away for 4-6 months and eventually 8 months.

it’s part of the shitty thing of life in a blue, green, suit and one that not many have to deal with.

In between those deployments are exercises, detachments etc, living out of a rucksack is a real thing.

keep yourself focused, if you have people below you, they will be looking at you for direction.

if this is your first deployment, listen to those who have done it many times, irrespective of rank.

getting your head in the game early helps focus on the important things and not dwelling on more personal stuff.

Check your kit and check you have those personal things that make deployments more bearable.

Stay Safe

[OlderAndWiser]

Actually, life is good for me at the moment. Part of the journey from being a boy to being a man is accepting the fact that you have emotions, there are things will bring out emotional responses in you, and that's okay. Being a man isn't about the tough macho exterior image. It's always accepting your responsibilities and never offering excuses instead of results that makes you a man.

[WowwGirl]

That was nice

[Smashingdoozy]

Time will pass before you know it. Your family will be waiting for you when you get back

[Asker]

I love hearing this, it’s honestly how I frame everything because it makes me think/conceptualize the situation better.

[Smashingdoozy]

Yep, just focus on the positives. It will get you through.

[Asker]

It will, thank you.

[JosyJosy]

That's good, cry. It means, they're a great family.

[InventorofWarp]

Yes. This is one of the most uplifting and thoughtful posts I've seen in a while. Protect this Human at all costs everyone.

[Andres77]

Staying positive is key

[Andres77]

But you're never going to stay positive because someone told you to.
You're going to have to realize it for yourself.
So far all of us stubborn asses out here we're going to have to learn the hard way.
Suffer... suffer until we finally see the hope that has always been there waiting for us to wake up.
Just never give up... never.
It's ALWAYS better a bit further on.
Always.

[Asker]

Agreed.

[WowwGirl]

Tx me. Everything is ok

[KrakenAttackin]

Deployment?

[Asker]

Yep.

[KrakenAttackin]

Stay frosty and keep you head on a swivel. Don't hesitate to put brass in the grass.

[Ellie-V]

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