MARINE WIVES and mothers

Question

My husband is about to be in there very soon everything is set to go... we have a 1 year old daughter... and have been married for 2 years.. i am wondering where this will all go.. i am so nervous... i have no one to talk to about, and no one to ask what it will be like.. i decided to look on youtube and stuff.. and that just tore me apart... i intend to live on base even tho it will bother me to be away from my hometown. I would rather be with him with the possibility to go home and see my family... can any one be honest with me and tell me some things... i ask a recruiter.. but he is just a recruiter.. and he is not married... pleas tell me what i am in for...

Answer 1

never watch those videos/ what u need to do is find out what unit he is in. and contact thenm and get to speak with xome there.they also have fiamly support members for them. i also understand u are a alittle nervous that is normal.

Answer 2

Well fist off, being a recruiter is a secondary job usually. Most time the are told to do it, not volunteer. My husbands real job is a 5831 Corrections/Prison. This job he works at least 6 days a week from 7am to 9pm. It is tough, since we just had our first child 3 months ago. Anyways, living on base is a great deal. The homes are usually very nice. We just moved from San Diego,CA. What an amazing place. Lots to do, so much it will take your mind off being far away from family. Be strong, you will get used to it. It comes with time.  Think of it as a very long, but temporary travel. You will get to go somewhere new and exciting, and meet people. I know it is hard to go out of your comfort zone, but it will be fun. Four years goes quick, my husband has been in 8 and we have been married for 5. There are groups on bases, where you can meet other people in your situation. Although, some military wives choose to be gossipy, there are quality ppl out there who you can possibly make long lasting friendships with. He gets 30 days of leave a year, take it to go home if you want. Cherish it, and just know your husband and you are making a better life for your family. Take advantage of military programs. MWR and MCCS. They will help you get involved in things. It will help your time go by quickly. Stay strong and have fun. Support him. You will make it though his tour.