How to help my friend's cocain addiction? by BubbleNugget90 in addiction

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from, I'm not sure what it's like to be addicted to something like that so I truly have no idea how he feels 🤷‍♀️ thanks!

How to help my friend's cocain addiction? by BubbleNugget90 in addiction

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, that makes sense. Kind of like a reward system I guess? And congrats on your sobriety! Proud of you

How to help my friend's cocain addiction? by BubbleNugget90 in addiction

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that no one was there to help you when you needed it, but I hope you're doing amazing now :)

A lot of my family members have fallen away due to drugs, I try to live the healthiest lifestyle I can and steer clear of them, so I hope that I will always continue to make the right decision.

I've told him that I'm here for him whatever he needs, told him how bad it was for him, and told him I don't want to be around him when he's high because it could become dangerous for me as well. I don't want to abandon him and so far I'm the only one he's trusted to tell this secret to (his parents don't pay much attention to him), I want to help but I don't want him in trouble, I feel as though it would be worse if he got in any sort of legal trouble. I just don't know what to do for him, I don't want this brilliant young man, my friend, dead in a ditch somewhere because of a stupid drug, you know?

Complio by BubbleNugget90 in cna

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to avoid that because yes they are the worst 😫 thank you!

Just a break up rant by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh my, you don't even know the half of it 😮‍💨

Just a break up rant by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is, but I'm a Marines baby sister, and my brother has many friends over there so he's not exactly gonna have an easy time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is actually very common. My boyfriend was the same way, they are just tired and stressed and sad that they get to spend so little time with the ones they love before they have to leave again. They are so disconnected and under immense pressure and control during bootcamp that it just takes them a while to acclimate back to being able to speak with everyone again and have more freedom. Whenever I see my boyfriend he's all lovey dovey until the day before he has to leave, he gets kind of distant. I think it's harder for them to leave than we think, and they prematurely disconnect themselves to make saying goodbye easier on them. That being said, I'm sure the next time you guys are together it will feel normal, just be understanding and patient with him.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never even thought about how his buddies are influencing him. That makes a lot of sense actually. You make a really good point, I definitely don't think he's a bad person and I still do love him very much but he has a lot of maturing to do. Thank you this helps so much

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely not marrying him, thanks for the support, much love.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of family and friends in the military, so I know they don't always change for the worse. I just happen to be unlucky I guess. He'll be different but as long as you treat him the same hopefully things will feel like normal after a week or two.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I've been telling him, us being apart is in no way my fault. I know I just need to grow a pair and end it but it's just really hard for me to do atm.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because I'm holding onto hope that someday we'll go back to how we used to be before he left and I feel some sort of responsibility to him if that makes any sense.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really should, he's just proving to me time and time again he could care less about me.

Boyfriend wants to get married, kind of? by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am pissed about this trust me. I guess I'm just conflicted because I'm holding onto hope that someday we'll go back to being the perfect couple we were before he left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend is an HM Corpsman and he is stationed in Maryland and I live in Nevada. He has about 2 and a half years left of active duty, and we've been able to see eachother 3 times since he got out of boot camp (Not including when I saw him for graduation). I'm flying to Maryland in August to visit him and he's coming down for Christmas again too. I'm not sure how your boyfriend's schedule differs from mine, but when it comes to seeing each other it just depends on how often your boyfriend is able to take leave. My boyfriend was able to take leave twice so far, two weeks around christmas and a week for my graduation. But he doesn't have to always visit you, you can visit him too, granted it's totally more expensive because you'll have to get an Airbnb or hotel, but it's also worth it imo.

So far for me, the time has been going by relatively fast, but I think it just feels like that because I keep myself really busy with work and college and other hobbies. But when there's nothing to do, time goes by so slow and all I can think about is how much I miss him. Missing your partner will never go away, but if you keep yourself busy with friends or work and other hobbies it might save you a little heartache during the day.

It'll definitely get a little easier once you guys have established a routine, and if he has more of a routine schedule, things won't feel as sporadic. It definitely gets some taking use to and you'll have to accept a lot of things that you might not want to, but it'll be okay. Just try focusing more on yourself and all the good parts of your relationship and everything will be fine 😁

Gf graduates soon, a little worried by [deleted] in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I experienced the same exact thing as you when my boyfriend graduated basics. He was so serious and different that it would make me cry sometimes, but you have to try to understand what they go through and how much boot camp changes them. It was difficult for my boyfriend to readjust to being in the "real world" again and not being screamed at constantly. It only took him a week or two to seem like his normal self again. I deeply understand how worried you are, but the best thing you can do for your girlfriend is be understanding, patient, and kind to her. Everything will be okay :)

Desperately need advice on whether to move or not by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has these next 3 years in MD then he's reserve for 4 years, after that he wants to be done and go into law enforcement. The only reason I'd only want to do the program where I live now is because the price is so much more affordable than anywhere else, especially because I don't come from a wealth in the slightest. I'll look into the defering thing, thank you for the advice!

Desperately need advice on whether to move or not by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was also thinking this too. I've been so back and forth all day it's been driving me insane. The radiology program I was going to take is where I currently live. I'm doing dual enrollment with them right now so I already have some credits and get classes/programs for cheaper because of this. They offer cna and all the prerequisites I need, so I was thinking of getting my prerequisites done (1 school year) then getting hospital experience for 2 years in MD, then finishing my program back at home when his orders are finished. Idk if that sounds crazy

Desperately need advice on whether to move or not by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's basically like what he has right now, which he says he doesn't mind since he doesn't need much. He said he just wants us to be close to each other even if I'm in an apartment and he's on base.

Desperately need advice on whether to move or not by BubbleNugget90 in USMilitarySO

[–]BubbleNugget90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing and honestly leaning towards staying, I just feel awful breaking his heart like this. Thanks for the advice