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Just thought i'd introduce myself to you all. My names Lyndsey and my OH left for Afghan last friday with RMC and I'm struggling. It's his 1st deployment since we've been together. Can't believe he's gonna be away until april, it's ages away. I've seen a few sites like this but I've gotta be honest, this seems the most friendliest. Someone please tell me this gets easier' cos I'm tearing my hair out. I can't sleep or eat and all I'm doing is cryin - HELP!!!
hey lyndsey!!
im natalie, my oh is in afghan too, he has been gone 2months now.....honestly hun you have done the hardest bit and thats the goodbye!!! you need to try and relax, have a glass of wine and a bath tonight before bed to help, i take herbal tablets called kalms to help me sleep n relax.
i know that april seems ages off but it will come quicker than you think, get yourself armed with blueys and e-blueys! parcel making and make friends with the post office ladies! i set myself goals when my oh left and work extra hours to pass time and always make sure that i have something planned on my day off! do you live on camp???
Hi Natalie
All i've done since last week is wrote e-blueys but what r the blueys all about?? I've started on the parcels and spoken to my daughters (jessica) head teacher in school and all the kids are making up boxes for me to send over so that should keep me busy for a while!!! Tonights the nights where the worrying really starts 'cos he told me that he really needed to get an early night 'cos he was up early 2mo morning. HIs code for I'm going outta camp.
I'm not based at camp hun, I live bout 10 mins fom L'pool city centre. How bout you? R u on camp yourself?
hey lynsey... Hi
I'm new to this 2 my oh has been gone 3 weeks to afgn. & i'm just settling into life on my own. It's really hard but get writing letters and making parcels... it's amazing how quick you get into a little routine. Everyone on here has been fab and I learnt loads of everyone. There is a great thread from a few days ago titled tell me everything you know (something like that) - loads of info on that. xx
Hey hun, my OH got back from Afghan beginning of last month and has just gone back to Cyprus after his post tour leave. He might be going back out there shortly but waiting to hear on that but it does get a bit easier, honestly! The first couple of weeks are the worst, you need to get yourself into a routine and keep yourself busy!
Post him parcels and lots of e-blueys etc, it'll make you feel a bit better and he will love getting them! Feel free to PM me if you want anymore info, but the most inportant bit of advise i can give is to come on here and get posting! i couldnt of got throught the tour without the help and support of the ladies on here! xx
Thanks girlies
I can't believe how nice everyone is. I'm sure this site will become my new BF!!!
you can get blueys from the post office hun, its like blue writing paper that you just shove in the post box for free, like a old fashioned e-bluey i guess! my oh likes the hand written ones better cause i draw little pics on them lol! thats nice that the kids are making boxes up for him, nice idea!
i live in blackburn..not too far from you really, my oh lives on camp and just comes home at weekends, suppose in a way it is easier cause im used to him not being here all the time in a way! the girls are so supportive on here too and thats made it easier x x
Hiya hun and welcome! Don't worry chick, all the girlies on here have got alot of experience, all abit difference and we all share advice! xx
hey lyndsey welcome to wags,im newish my OH is rejoining army,so not had a tour yet but the girls are great on here,im sure ull enjoy itxx
Hiya chick
I have to agree with you, this is one of the nicest sites and everyone is lovely. My hubby has been away for 3 months and he is due back next week, it is hard at times and no matter how much they go away it gets harder but you learn to deal with it a lot better!
One bit of advice is keep yourself as busy as possible (it may be hard at times but it helps make the time go faster!!) also dont feel guilty if you are out when they call, they will call again!!
Chin up chick we are all here to support each other!
Nicki
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Welcome to wags, think nearly all of us have some tour experience! Everyone can help on here darlin.... hope to chat sooon x x x x
Hi lyndsey ...... my you and me have a lot in common lol... same name ... and oh's went the same time as each other, and are both back in aprill!!!.
It's our first deployment to and yes im struggling.... but i dont know what's going on with me first two days i felt like crap, then i had a surge of "i am brave and i am not gonna cry anymore" and was really positive up untill last night now im back to crap again:( i just felt phisically sick last night the bed felt so empty and cold and i really need a cuddle more than anything now:(.
So how are you managing? i just wish i could get him out of my head for a couple of hour's, not that i want to forget about him i just need a break off it all for a bit, i feel guilty when i am havin a laugh with my friends cos i think i shouldent be doing that, it's just all so confussing.
Where abouts in liverpool are you? we might not be that far from each other, i am birkenhead.xxxxx
Hey hun welcome hope that you enjoy the site xxxxxxxxx
Hi Lyndsey, welcome to wags chick :D My OH is also in Afghan, hes been there just over 3 weeks and hes due back around april time. Don't worry hun, i'm sure we can help to cheer you up :) xx
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