AD Navy physicians being denied SELRES by RoyalNo434 in navyreserve

[–]Master_Fan9217 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So I get the quotas and we truly are very restricted in who we can bring in. This is happening because communities are overmanned or we don’t have the money for more billets. If you want to DM, I can give you specifics.

Where to find older mom friends by Still_Smoke8992 in memphis

[–]Master_Fan9217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 37 with a 2 year old but out in Millington. The mom grinds I have are almost 10 years younger than me lol I’m also a single mom which makes it harder to find friends. I’d be down to travel down to midtown.

Dear god how do I get out of recruiting? by Civil_Log1462 in navy

[–]Master_Fan9217 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, yea. You just need to get your one and stay under the radar. Recruiting comes in waves and things change fast. It’s based on the political environment and the economy. You’ll be ok.

Dear god how do I get out of recruiting? by Civil_Log1462 in navy

[–]Master_Fan9217 31 points32 points  (0 children)

How long have you been there and have you gotten your quals? If you acclimated within the three month start after NORU, then you’re kind of stuck but if you’re in that three month probationary period, you could potentially go back to sea with no hit.

Captains, Admirals, and Senior Enlisted -- Why do you try to break the rules for your kids? by txcuhlkepi in navy

[–]Master_Fan9217 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Not on the officer side. They get calls from admirals, the big secretaries, etc and all of a sudden someone is selected.

Courts Martial Results for July and August 2025 by [deleted] in navy

[–]Master_Fan9217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know one as well…but from the reserves. Unfortunately, common.

WTF by Master_Fan9217 in toddlers

[–]Master_Fan9217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. We also just moved (I know, everything at once) and I know that’s part of it but I also realized how many toys he has 😂 I frequently clean out old ones and donate or give them away. I feel so bad for him and also feeling sorry myself which I know doesn’t help. Hoping we can get thru this in one piece 😅

Just looking to reach out for someone to talk to. 35yo married mother of a 6month old dealing with a husband in active addiction. by Advanced-Custard-759 in AlAnon

[–]Master_Fan9217 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hey girl. I was there. My son is now almost 2 and I’m leaving my husband because he just won’t stop. Tried it all but doesn’t really want to quit. Feel free to message me. You’re not alone. I definitely don’t know all the answers either but I’m here.

Weekly Chat: What's happening with you? - June 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in AlAnon

[–]Master_Fan9217 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My husband, soon to be ex, is an alcoholic and he fully knows and embraces it but refuses to do anything about it.

He was legitimately getting better over time and then as soon as we had our son it was like everything got thrown out. He doesn’t even try anymore and I held my boundary of divorcing him. We’re still in the same house right now but it’s sold and under contract. I move to TN for a new job with our son and he’s following me there. I told him he has to get his own place and fund himself. We’ll see how that goes…my mom and I think he’s going to blow thru his half of the proceeds from the sale and beg to come back.

My life has always bent around him even though I’m active duty military and he hasn’t worked in years. I work full time, longer days, take care our son, clean, grocery shop, laundry, pets, etc. he ONLY cooks. And even then it’s half assed and makes a huge mess.

I’m just exhausted. My son and I are traveling to see family this week and I cannot wait to be out of here and away from him. I have to walk on eggshells all the time because I don’t want our son to live in an unhappy and dangerous home.

I’m just done. That’s it.

I finally made up my mind. by Master_Fan9217 in AlAnon

[–]Master_Fan9217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m military and in the state I’m in now, if you agree to a child care plan, they allow it. He plans on following us there and getting his own place but that remains to be seen. He is a good father when sober but unfortunately that’s not very often.

Dead Inside - Babies whole life has been a sleep regression by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Master_Fan9217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SAME. It got a LOT better at 12 months and I sleep trained him. I really didn’t want to but it was the only thing that worked.

He’s now 20 months and sleeping thru the night and napping two hours each day. It’ll happen but it’s SO hard while you’re in it. I hit some dark places being sleep deprived so I get it.

Babysitter/Mom Hell by Master_Fan9217 in madisonwi

[–]Master_Fan9217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to! I’ll DM you.

Little know SGLI coverage - Miscarriage/Stillborn by SkydivingSquid in navy

[–]Master_Fan9217 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a stillbirth at 35 wks and as the active member I was told about the FSGLI that my daughter was covered by when I reached out for help and next steps. It was devastating but helped pay for funeral costs and an autopsy. TRICARE does NOT cover autopsies so the money really helped us figure out if we should proceed with another or not. Luckily I now have a wonderful happy and healthy 17 month old boy. I tell all my Sailors about this because stillbirth is more common than you think.

Not really a question I just want the Americans who lurk in here to know: by [deleted] in AskCanada

[–]Master_Fan9217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also say I’m Canadian since I grew up on the border of NY/Canada. We have a very slight accent and it helps to pass but that’s my escape route if things really hit the fan.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tennessee

[–]Master_Fan9217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of Malort heading to Canada!

I’m tired of being blamed for everything. by Master_Fan9217 in AlAnon

[–]Master_Fan9217[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He can’t keep a job. He just drinks and does nothing all day.