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i just need to vent...
I know this is selfish of me and I know that I dont post on this board a ton but I really just need to vent! I am sorry in advance I just have to get it out.
I am really lonely. My husband just left because he is in the Military and I feel like I have no one. I went to my parents house yesterday and I felt so unwelcome. All my friends are at least 3 hours away and I dont have the time or money to go visit them. I feel like I am depressed and I am scared of that. I dont want to be at work today and feel like crying... I am having a bad day and I have not been able to really sleep since my husband has left. I just want him home already!!! ugh.
ok I feel a little better. No need to respond I just needed to put it down and feel like some one is listening. Thanks...
Re: i just need to vent...
Awww...I'm so sorry! I've been there before, DH and I were long distance (for almost 2 years!) when we first started dating b/c he was in the AF. I just tried to keep myself occupied which I did with school and work, so I guess my advice is to find a group/hobby so you have something to look forward to or occupy your time to help it pass quicker. What kind of things do you enjoy doing?
I know words don't make it any easier. If I actually lived in the Portland area, I'd go meet ya somewhere!
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awww you're too sweet! My H is in the AF too! Crazy! And don't you live in SD? Half of my family lives there. Very small world! But again thank you!
My Dad was a single Dad and he was in the AF (career) which meant I'd often have to stay with friends/relatives when he was away and I wasn't allowed to go. So although I've never been a military spouse (mostly bc i was DONE being lonely
) I can sorta relate to what you're going through. Do they still do community centers on base? I'm sure there are other wives whose husbands are also deployed and are equally lonely that you could meet up with. Also, i believe your benefits cover psycological services too...it might not be a bad idea to just talk to someone...? Lonely is the worst feeling in the world, I know this.
I guess that leads me to my next question...how are they treating Airmen's families these days?
You're pretty local, and I think you have my email. If you ever want to meet for coffee, I'm game. All my friends are also very far away, and I'd like to have new girlfriends here.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
I do live in SD! I've lived here for about 10 years now. But maybe next summer I can meet up for coffee... a little far away but I'm sure I'll need new friends then, too!
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Sorry I wasn't on yesterday and got off Monday before these posts came up.
Scarlett- They do have communtiy centers on base still. I am not at a base though and the closest one to me is 2 hours away. Lonely is a horrible feeling but I am surronded by people who love me and they are looking out for me. I am already in counseling so no need to worry about me being depressed. I talked to my Dr. last night and he said if this lasts in the next week or so we can look at meds. Depression runs in my family. They treat Airmen's families very well in my opinion but I am not on a base and not really living the military life. PM your email again. I would love to meet up for some coffee. Some girlfriends would be nice. We do have a bit of an age difference but who cares. haha hope it doesnt bother you.
SD- As soon as you get your tushy up here, coffee is a must for us!
Thanks ladies!
Sounds good to me! I haven't even moved and I have my first coffee date!
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