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Created by Allee Campbell Mar 8, 2012 at 2:31pm. Last updated by Allee Campbell Mar 8, 2012.

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Created by Allee Campbell Mar 2, 2012 at 2:58pm. Last updated by Allee Campbell Mar 2, 2012.

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Started by Sidney McDaniel. Last reply by Sidney McDaniel Mar 12. 8 Replies

I am 18 and my boyfriend has recently joined the Army. He is in BCT at the moment. When he gets done with BCT and AIT, I wanted to see if he wanted to get married that way we could live together. We plan on living on base. My question is will they…Continue

What would you tell someone who is just entering the military lifestyle?

Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 29 Replies

Do you have any advice? Any words of encouragement?

What Branch Is Your Loved One In?

Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 149 Replies

Mike is with the United States Marines :)  Hopefully by answering this question you may find others who are associated with the same branch and make friends!Continue

How long have you known your military loved one?

Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 123 Replies

Mike and I have been together for over a year and a half. I have loved every second I have been with him. Best year and a half of my life <3

How do you show your military pride?

Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 80 Replies

I always wear my Marine Corps sweatshirt and I have a liscense plate that says "My heart belongs to a US Marine". Plus other things. I love to show my pride. How do you all show your pride?

What do you like about being part of the military family?

Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Christina Sep 26, 2012. 20 Replies

I love the fact that no matter who I meet who has a loved one in the military, there's an immediate bond with that person. We just understand each other. What do you like?

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If you are wondering if the emotions you are experiencing as you go through a deployment are "normal", stop worrying - they are!  Every person will have a different range of emotions, different reactions - and life goes on around you as you go through all this.

Here is a helpful article from military.com that might help you.

Pre-Deployment Phase (6-8 weeks prior to deployment). Feelings in this stage may include fear, anger, denial, resentment, excitement, and guilt. Common thoughts include "What will I do without him/her?" "I can't believe he/she is actually leaving me!" "How in the world will I cope with the kids?" and "I wish the ship would leave so I could get on with my life!" Reactions during this phase may vary between "honeymoon" like behavior to severe arguments.

Deployment Phase (during the deployment). Feelings in this stage may include relief, anxiety, enthusiasm, pride, and sense of abandonment. Thoughts associated with these feelings include "Now I can get on with my life!" "He left me...he actually left me!" "What if something happens that I can't handle?" and "I'm handling things so much better than I thought I would!". Reactions during this phase may include a change in schedule (eating and sleeping habits), intense busyness, establishing routine, and being independent. 

Reunion Phase (1-6 weeks prior to reunion)
. Feelings in this stage may include anxiety, excitement, guilt, fear, and elation. Thoughts associated with this phase may include "Oh no, I didn't accomplish everything I needed to!" "Hey, I'm managing just fine without him/her!" "I can't wait to see him/her!" or "I wonder if he/she still loves me". All of these feelings and thoughts are normal. Reactions during this phase may include home improvement (cleaning, decorating, etc.) and increased focus on personal appearance (new hairstyle, shopping for a new outfit or lingerie, etc.).

Post-Deployment Phase (1-6 weeks post reunion). Feelings in this stage may include euphoria, resentment, and role confusion. Although this is an exciting and happy time for most couples, it is often the most difficult period they face. The servicemember may feel displaced and no longer needed in the day-to-day functioning of the family. The spouse may feel resentful when the servicemember attempts to take charge of an activity (finances, discipline, parenting). While they are reestablishing intimacy, they are also renegotiating their relationship and redefining roles. 

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