Posted by laima on October 10, 2006, at 22:08:59
In reply to Re: I talked to a Marine today in my class » Rjlockhart, posted by Jost on October 10, 2006, at 11:40:58
How was your mental state when you joined? I think a concern people have is that it would be a stressful commitment which might exasperate Matt's anxieties and such. Just wondering, repectfully, what you think of all those comments, what thoughts you have about them-especially the ones from people who served? And a concern I have is- what if Matt joins and then uh-oh- stuck?
> Maybe enlisting would be the right thing, Matt. You should follow up on it.
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> My father said he never would have left home if it hadn't been for the army. So it can create a distance, and help you separate and become much more independent. It also gives you training and skills, and many other good things.
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> In lots of ways, it has what you're looking for, so I say you should give it a try.
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> Jost
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