Skip Navigation

 
 

results for "weight struggle"

 

Filter results:

Show only stories written by a:
 
 
Article Thumbnail

I"m scared - My boyfriend is leaving

 

My boyfriend is leaving for TBS in October - and I'm already freaking out. We've been best friends forever and dating for a couple of years. I'm not really sure what to expect, and no one in my family or friends have gone through something like this.

Author: Spouse of a Marine

4

 
 
Article Thumbnail

I don't know how to cope

 

My son joined the Marines almost a year ago and I just don't know how to deal with it. He is my youngest, my baby. Every day it eats at me, I worry about him and what if he dies. I just don't know how to deal with this.

Author: Mother of a Marine

6

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Physical Demands

 

The physical nature of life as a Marine is widely known. Recruits and Officer Candidates are trained intensely so that they will be ready for its challenges.

42

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Excited and Proud Mom

 

My son is getting ready to graduate January 7, 2011.

Author: Mother of a Marine

11

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Josh 08/22/11

 

My heart is breaking I miss him but am proud of him. He just turned 18 and wanted this for a while. He has a little sister that is 7 and she is having touble understanding why he left and is scared he will get hurt.

Author: Mother of a Marine

11

 
 
Article Thumbnail

I GOT IT!!!

 

I finally got the form letter with my son's address. I have been writing him everyday since he left on August 1st. He is in 1st BN, Delta Co, Plt. 1086. If anyone has someone in his platoon I would love to keep in touch. Graduation date is Oct. 28th.

Author: Mother of a Marine

16

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Ladies at Parris Island

 

Are there any moms out there that have a daughter at Parris Island? Mine left CA on July 12, 2011. I would love to connect with you.

Author: Mother of a Marine

11

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Nov. 15th, Parris Island

 

My boyfriend of a year, Brett, left for Paris Island November 15th. I've gotten a couple letters and I talk to all my friends about it.

Author: Other

12

 
 
Article Thumbnail

He just left for Parris island today

 

My son Sean left today for bootcamp and I am not handling it well. I am so proud of him and I know he will do well. Any advice for getting through these next couple of weeks would be helpful to my wife and I.

Author: Father of a Marine

12

 
 
Article Thumbnail

Discussion Topics

 

Becoming a Marine can be a life-changing decision, and it’s perhaps one of the first adult decisions your son or daughter will make. Talking about it will help you understand his or her reasons to become a Marine.

36

 
 
 
 
pixelbit