Apathy. Just Apathy.

[Kris265]

I got into CM because my son is in the Army. He joined up in 2007 as a Cav Scout on a Stryker team. Well, if you read my last journal entry, you learned he is in the states now. At this time he is being med boarded out. We still have not a clue really what or why.

His unit is in Afgahn and I am glad he is not there. Today several soldiers were killed and the names have not been released. I hate it when our soldiers die, but am seriously praying Tony's group is ok. If his team was injured while he was not there, that would be bad for his mind health. At any rate,  he'll be out soon. We think. and that is why I am so apathetic. I was so proud of having a soldier and I am still proud of him, but I will miss having a soldier around. I am thinking that I am glad my blue star flag will not turn gold and I am glad he is happier.

I do wish I liked his fiancee better and I do wish he would come home and be our son again for a while. He just turned 21 this month and thinks he is a grown up. He has been doing grown up things, but the general US is a lot different from the army. All in all, I have been avoiding CM  because I am avoiding the great moms who supported me while my son was overseas. I feel like I have no reason to come in here anymore. So, that is where I am today. sigh. Kris.

[army_wife_06]

Jul. 15, 2010 at 1:58 AM

I do not think I have ever read anything you posted but you don't have to aviod CM just because your son is getting out. You can still offer words of encoragement and be there for those who helped you out. There are many reasons he could be getting out, especially if it is a medical discharge.

Does he have PTSD? You may need some help in understanding what he is going through and how you can help him. Good luck momma.