| Having a son or daughter in the US Marines is one | | | | talk to your fellow Marine moms. Life gets so much |
| thing that you certainly have to be proud of but let's | | | | easier and better when you have some people to |
| admit that along with pride comes with a lot of | | | | share your sentiments with. Online forums are great |
| worries. Marine moms are expected to be tough and | | | | because you get to share your fears and they would |
| we're lucky that at this day and age, we can find our | | | | understand for sure because they are going through |
| own support group to get us through the adjustment | | | | the same thing. Marine moms who join in online |
| period. | | | | support groups love to share their advice on how |
| If you do not know of any support group or groups | | | | you can get by. |
| in your area, you can ask your son or daughter's | | | | Write a lot of letters to your son or daughter so |
| recruiter. He may know a support group or he can | | | | that they will feel less homesick. You can insert a |
| put you in touch with mothers of other local Marines. | | | | photo or two of your family but don't decorate the |
| If you can't find a local support group then why not | | | | envelope with stickers or anything that looks very |
| just start a group in your area? You can create a | | | | noticeable. Don't spritz it with perfume either. You |
| website and this will keep you busy and won't think | | | | don't want the drill instructor to notice this. Do not |
| about missing your son or daughter all the time. More | | | | send care packages to your son or daughter unless |
| than anything, you need support and encouragement. | | | | you are specifically asked to. |
| You can also make an internet search so you can | | | | |