Necrotic Obsession

Disclaimer: I hold a great deal of respect for the military of the U.S. and the soldiers that serve for their families, friends and dear loved ones. I do not agree with people who put down the military, because the men and women who serve in it are their for their loved ones as I just stated. They do not deserve the disrespect and dishonor pushed upon them by the people who do not understand. (I am dating a soldier)

As I just said, I am dating an amazing man who is apart of our armed forces that protects us. I love him dearly and wish him the best. He volunteered for another deployment and has been picked up for one. I don't know when he's leaving, but he is going though all the processes to leave. It scares me greatly. I am positively terrified. I love him and don't want him to leave. But he volunteered for a reason, he wants to buy a house, and if he goes on tour, he can. He wants me to go with him when he buys this house. I would love that, I want that. But I don't want him to go over sea's, into danger to do it. I know he's going and there is nothing I can do to stop it. But, on the one hand I don't want to stop it, and on the other I only want him to stay here and be with me. I am very confused and very upset about the fact that I am torn between these two things. I love him. That is just about it I guess.... I mean I love him and that's all I know and right now that's all I need I suppose.

Where is he going ? Afghanistan or Iraq ? Either ay as things are now he is safer than he would have been a few years ago. The odds are he will be fine. What branch is he in ?

Whether or not the war gets worse in Afghanistan remains to be seen.


There's nothing you can do though. I'm sorry. I wish you and him well though.

Thanks. I know there is nothing I can do. And honestly I wouldn't do anything even if I could, it is his choice, it just scares me.

And all I am not comfortable saying any more about his life than he is a soldier, it's his place to say what part or where he's going.

And that's all I was ranting about, the fact that it scares me.

Well I hope he is ok and you will find a way to get through it until he gets back.

Thanks.

Well, the good news is, if he's going to Iraq, it's relatively safe over here.

Afghanistan may be a whole different animal, but we're sending better protective equipment and armored vehicles over there all the time. Not to mention, the training we get is enough to keep us alive. It'll be okay, and when he gets home you'll have a house.

I'm currently in Iraq as a member of the 532 ESFS/QRF. So I speak from personal experience.