SURVIVING NAVY BOOTCAMP FROM BOTH PERSPECTIVES

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @TheModernMann
    @TheModernMann Před 7 lety +74

    For all of you MILSO's out there, if it helps, other than obeying commands and getting through bootcamp one day at a time, the only thing that your sailor or soldier is thinking about are you guys. Every night that they go to bed, they say "i love you goodnight' hoping that the Lord God will whisper it in your ear so that you know they are thinking of you.

    • @JA-kg8wo
      @JA-kg8wo Před 5 lety +4

      oh my gosh this made me cry

    • @valentinac8594
      @valentinac8594 Před 3 lety

      I love this 🥺🥺😩

    • @launarose1523
      @launarose1523 Před rokem

      Okay balling my eyes out now jeeez you hit home with that

  • @BigWillyG1000
    @BigWillyG1000 Před 3 lety

    My Dad was Navy during Vietnam. They put him on a Norfolk based ship to watch the Soviets and wait for WWIII. Thing was a rusty WWII era relic. I'm sure you guys know the Navy has Vietnam era relics now.

  • @deseretbarnabi1267
    @deseretbarnabi1267 Před 6 lety +5

    My boyfriend just graduated from Navy Basic Training last week and boy did the 8 weeks go by fast. At least, for me it did. Taking the time to write him letters once or twice a week was a whole lot of fun. And getting letters from him once a week and occasional phone calls were always something I looked forward to. Basically, just keeping busy with work, school and spending time with good friends and family while he's away helped me out a lot.

    • @amorenea5384
      @amorenea5384 Před 6 lety

      Deseret Nunez when did you receive your first letter from him? my boyfriend left he’s going into his second week it’ll be exactly 2 weeks on tuesday & i’ve been sad because i don’t have his mailing address

    • @JA-kg8wo
      @JA-kg8wo Před 5 lety

      You're allowed to call back home? When can you do that?

  • @monikaalexis
    @monikaalexis Před 7 lety +13

    My husband graduates Marine bootcamp this week!!! All I have to say is I'm glad it's ALMOST over!! Writing letters definitely helps a lot! And crying also helps lol. Thanks for the advice Brit 💙

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      haha love that comment "crying helps a lot".
      Yes! Gotta get those tears out! (:

    • @Dylan-lp8kp
      @Dylan-lp8kp Před 6 lety

      I want to be a marine when I’m old enough

  • @juliejigsaw
    @juliejigsaw Před 7 lety +9

    Writing letters was my life saver during boot camp, couldn't send any fun care packages though cause his drill sergeants were super strict in the army lol

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety +2

      Ugh! I guess most are from what I have been seeing. Wish more would allow it.

  • @Njmnz4
    @Njmnz4 Před 7 lety +10

    My husband left in January..he finishes AIT in two days!! I'm so excited to have him back home! Our first duty station is Texas 😊

  • @gailineeemejia7556
    @gailineeemejia7556 Před 6 lety +31

    My boyfriend is at boot camp in Chicago for the navy and I haven’t gotten a letter from him and it sucks I have no friends so
    I have no one to talk about how this sucks so bad. I miss him so much.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 6 lety +4

      Aww, stay strong, you've got this ❤️ and hopefully a letter comes soon!

    • @DesiraeStevenson
      @DesiraeStevenson Před 6 lety +4

      My boyfriend just left 2 weeks ago and it’s killing me that i haven’t heard from him. We used to talk everyday now not at all it’s so hard

    • @amorenea5384
      @amorenea5384 Před 6 lety +3

      Desirae Stevenson Omg my EXACT situation! have you heard from him yet? please let me know lol i’ve been super sad & again he’s my only friend & i have no one to talk to. it’s going into the second week & still nothing

    • @DesiraeStevenson
      @DesiraeStevenson Před 6 lety +2

      Amore Nea you have to be patient. I finally got a letter Thursday so give it another week

    • @amorenea5384
      @amorenea5384 Před 6 lety +2

      Desirae Stevenson thank you so much for responding! i’ve been so worried & that helped me so much

  • @Dsan247
    @Dsan247 Před 6 lety +1

    My boyfriend left to Marine boot camp 2 weeks ago and I already received letters from him!! The first days were hard, I would cry on my way to school on my way to work, in the nights. Then I just prayed and prayed for strength. After I received his letters yesterday, I'm so much more calm now!! So far, I love it. This is what he's always wanted and I am so proud of him. Because of God, I feel such a peace within me! Thanks so much for this video!!❤

  • @kerrilynnebasman9746
    @kerrilynnebasman9746 Před 7 lety +19

    Omg. My sailor just left for bootcamp today. We met my sophomore year of high school. So almost two years together. And we talked to each other and saw each other every day. So I feel like I'm dying right now. Not to be dramatic. But it's the worst pain I have ever felt. Like idk how I'm gonna do it.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety +3

      you can do it I promise! Give yourself a few days to cry and that is it! It is so hard for all of us, but we learn to be strong through times like these.

    • @kerrilynnebasman9746
      @kerrilynnebasman9746 Před 7 lety +1

      Brit+Con thank you so much. I don't understand how anyone does it. It's so hard. I'd be so much better if I could just talk to him.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety +2

      Just think about the homecoming. It the most magical experience that you will ever experience. Only milSO's get to experience that. My husband is currently deployed and the thought of his return is so exciting to me. Hold on to that. Think positively and don't let negative in.
      Yall are in my prayers!

    • @kerrilynnebasman9746
      @kerrilynnebasman9746 Před 7 lety +2

      Brit+Con you're right. It's such a motivator to remind myself about what it will be like for him to come home. Thank you again for the advice and the positivity. It helps so much. God bless you❤️

    • @taylorpaigee
      @taylorpaigee Před 7 lety +3

      My sailor left July 5th. I thought it wouldn't get easier and the first couple of days were horrible for me. But lately I've been mostly okay! Write constantly. I got a journal to write to him as much as I want and plan to give it to him after boot camp! Good luck.

  • @rastringfellow
    @rastringfellow Před 4 lety

    This was a great video to come across. There’s a lot of honest, helpful info from both sides that answered some questions for me. Thank you!

  • @snowlove2911
    @snowlove2911 Před 7 lety

    I just love you two ❤️ very encouraging guys! Feel sooooo much less anxious after watching this video!

  • @nutmeg2915
    @nutmeg2915 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video. I'm halfway through! This community has been really sweet and welcoming as I'm getting used to it

  • @hannahpasola3082
    @hannahpasola3082 Před 2 lety

    I want to say Kiki very much it's helping me a lot to understand Help me to learn about military because I don't know anything about it it's very cool Cause I'm And dating my best friend My man It's only about education about it And my name is Hannah

  • @gianinegunther2546
    @gianinegunther2546 Před 6 lety

    Hi!! I just started watching your videos and I am so blessed to watch you and your husband share all these great tips! My husband Rick is just starting the process for the military (just took the Asvabs). I value your videos so much because you are our brother and sister in Christ! We are in a similar life stage - christian, young, and married so I am so thankful you put up these videos for me!!! Praying for you, your husband, and your marriage that God would continue to use you to bless so many people!!! Love you guys❤️❤️❤️

  • @CorinneBalfour
    @CorinneBalfour Před 7 lety +29

    I loved the video! My boyfriend just finished reception and is officially at basic for the Army as of yesterday. I've been having a hard time today. A relationship with God is definitely one of the most important things I need to get through this, and I definitely plan on working on my relationship with Him.

    • @stephaniehall3512
      @stephaniehall3512 Před 7 lety

      Corinne Nicole I am currently going through this same situation now he just start official bootcamp yesterday.....and I feel like I'm dying but going to church really helped

  • @dAeTINY
    @dAeTINY Před 7 lety +2

    I'm so glad you posted this! I have been contemplating for days to write you about how you got through bootcamp while Connor was away. I'm a new subscriber and I find your videos very helpful. My husband left for Basic Training (army) on May 1st. The month isn't even over and I feel like it's only getting harder. The only thing keeping me going are his letters in which I've gotten 4 so far. Thank god. And our little toddler boy! It's been especially hard because him and his father are inseperable and I can't explain to a 17 month old why his dad is gone. It's a really big transition. We booked our hotel room for his graduation in July already! So that is something exciting! Thanks for sharing!

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      I recently heard from our FRG about some ways you can help a child during separation. Ways such as getting them involved in the packing process when he leaves, books yall can read together, ect...I would look into that for next time or maybe you can find resources for now. Can't imagine the difficulty.
      Don't hesitate to email me! I'm always here to chat!
      Time is getting closer each day so definitely exciting 💕

  • @nathalina0hayes438
    @nathalina0hayes438 Před 2 lety

    My bf just left for the navy July 25th idk if he is in the 8 week or 10 week program he’s shipped of to Chicago I’ve been trying to get closer to god and stuff I’ve back tracked a little idk what to do I know I can get through it

  • @morgannelsonhuston
    @morgannelsonhuston Před 4 lety

    My fiancé joined the Air Force when we dated for a little bit over year and while he was at BT I made him care packages with his favorite things and I put letters from his friends from home in there and then I wrote him letters separately and I put pictures in there of our dog Lucy and his nieces and nephews and I put pictures of me in there because he was at BT when I had a major surgery and I put my hospital bracelets in there as well to make him feel like he was there and I sprayed my perfume on it and kissed it with the same lipstick I wore on our first date

  • @lizbethgarcia6369
    @lizbethgarcia6369 Před 6 lety +5

    My fiancé just left to bootcamp for the navy. today is day 2. I feel so empty without him, i feel like a piece of me is missing. I have no friends to talk to or anything so ive been sobbing and praying multiple times throughout the day. it helps but i still just feel so sad. we were with each other 25/8 and having that one day then not having him at all with no type of communication is driving me crazy lol. Im just waiting for my first letter from him or for his recruiter to send me his information and all. I miss my bestfriend so much.

    • @tahteeb8506
      @tahteeb8506 Před 6 lety +1

      Lizbeth Garcia I understand what you are going through it’s been a month since my husband left for Navy boot camp and now his graduation date is pushed back because of injury . If you ever want to talk I’m here for you and we’re going through the same thing.

    • @lizbethgarcia6369
      @lizbethgarcia6369 Před 6 lety

      Tah-Teonnah Hameen Thank you! Im sorry that your graduation date was pushed back because of injury. Hope hes healing fast and healthy! Id love to talk to you, im doing alot better now and looking forward to graduation and mine and my fiancés wedding! Feel free to email me anytime love @ lizzzygar24@icloud.com or if you have instagram feel free to direct message me on there as well @ beth.gal my bio says “ always stay humble and kind “

    • @tahteeb8506
      @tahteeb8506 Před 6 lety +1

      I just requested to follow you on instagram, so hopefully we can talk soon.

    • @amorenea5384
      @amorenea5384 Před 6 lety

      Lizbeth Garcia hey girl, when did you get your first letter? mine will officially be gone for 2 weeks in about 4 days. my relationship sounds similar to yours as he’s like my best & only friend & we were always together & always alwaysssss talking so it’s been a little rough for me

  • @haileyhare2642
    @haileyhare2642 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for making this video! It is so encouraging when I see that I am not alone. My boyfriend of 5 years left for bootcamp and it is really hard... but I know that God is in control and that the time will fly fast. He holds him up through it all.

  • @samanthakellcie7907
    @samanthakellcie7907 Před 7 lety +11

    My boyfriend just left this Tuesday to the navy bootcamp and I've been okay.... up until now.

    • @makeupbeauty456
      @makeupbeauty456 Před 7 lety +2

      my fiancé is in the navy!! let me know if you ever wanna talk :)

    • @samanthakellcie7907
      @samanthakellcie7907 Před 7 lety

      Kristen have twitter ?

    • @makeupbeauty456
      @makeupbeauty456 Před 7 lety

      yes!! its @Kristen_sapone

    • @paolafigure7305
      @paolafigure7305 Před 7 lety

      My girlfriend just left to Navy boot camp today. Its been a rough day

    • @gailineeemejia7556
      @gailineeemejia7556 Před 6 lety +3

      I know this was like 7 months ago... but my boyfriend is at boot camp rn and I feel so sad not knowing anything about him

  • @alexandriageremew5011
    @alexandriageremew5011 Před 6 lety

    My husband leaves the 13th to boot camp! Definitely needed this video

  • @ivonnerangel1445
    @ivonnerangel1445 Před 6 lety

    My boyfriend finally graduated boot camp Friday :)) I’m so proud of him and the two days spent in Chicago were amazing !

  • @jessicageese4709
    @jessicageese4709 Před 7 lety +4

    my boyfriend is in in bootcamp for the marines. their bootcamp is 13 weeks long and i have written him every day and their is 40 days left. i get a letter back once a week if i'm lucky but it's always exciting to get that letter

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      Over half way there! 💕

  • @inhailzs2151
    @inhailzs2151 Před 7 lety +2

    This video came at the perfect time for me. My fiancé leaves for bootcamp on Tuesday... I am super excited for him, but for me to go from seeing him everyday, to not seeing him for months at a time is very scary for me. I definitely feel better after watching this video and reading the comments though!

    • @candycane1997
      @candycane1997 Před 7 lety +2

      Hailey Stuckey welcome to the MILSO fam. I was the girl they mentioned at the beginning of the video and I just wanted to say that if you ever need answers or anything the MILSO community is very open as am I to helping you along the way. My boyfriend as been in bootcamp for almost a month now and so if you have questions i just wanted to express that I am open to answering :)

    • @inhailzs2151
      @inhailzs2151 Před 7 lety +1

      aw well thanks :) its good to know im not alone

  • @sullymirzayanov6275
    @sullymirzayanov6275 Před 5 lety

    During boot camp the most important thing is to be yourself which means smile and laugh and relax. Don’t try to be something you are not.

  • @susalkasarahi
    @susalkasarahi Před 7 lety +1

    I had received a letter from his boot camp that care packages weren't allowed.. they said letters only.
    For me, work was a lifesaver! He left for boot camp December last year and hat was the busiest time at work and I racked up a ton of overtime so that kept me busy. I also rescued a dog toward the end of him boot camp time so from his graduation to when I was finally able to move with him, taking care of our fur baby kept me occupied.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      Awww that is so sweet! Yes, fur babies definitely help(:

  • @kamakaonalanikihoi9090

    Thank you for sharing your story! My husband leaves for boot camp next month before the holidays 😭 We too are Christians and I enjoy that you consistently said to lean and trust in Christ! Praise The Lord for you two sharing on this platform!

  • @user-eq7du4yi1l
    @user-eq7du4yi1l Před 4 lety

    Can seamen write international letters??
    I live in Spain and he’s in the Navy bootcamp rn.
    Thank you !

  • @dejahsanders2994
    @dejahsanders2994 Před 6 lety

    This helped me a lot my boyfriend is in boot camp now and I miss him so much

  • @alyssachaney2499
    @alyssachaney2499 Před 7 lety

    Your videos help so much! My boyfriend has been in basic training since June 7th and so it's been a little over a month and it's starting to get easier. I just really miss him. ❤

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      Glad it has been getting easier! You can do it! ❤️

  • @kawaiifranki
    @kawaiifranki Před 7 lety

    What a great video. Now I know what my bf needs to bring with him to OCS. Can't wait!!!

  • @sylvisix7250
    @sylvisix7250 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video it helped so much! My boyfriend of 2 years just left for the Marines boot camp and it's already been so hard on me, but I know we can get through this and he'll do amazing.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety +1

      No problem! Yes yall can💕 Will be over before you know it!

  • @candycane1997
    @candycane1997 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you for making the video it means a lot you took the time to read my email and respond. You provided great advice and I'm going into week 3-4 of bootcamp it's gotten a lot better for me and the letters are a huge part of helping me although the hasn't gotten any yet 😝. Thank you, you guys are amazing. God bless you both. ❤️

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      So happy for you Candice(:
      God Bless!

  • @kelseysoape9612
    @kelseysoape9612 Před 6 lety

    My boyfriend just left for Navy Bootcamp last Thursday . This video definitely gave me advice and wonderful words of wisdom. Thank you guys :)

  • @regrburn6774
    @regrburn6774 Před 6 lety +1

    My husband left for The Coast guard boot camp on Tuesday 😥😪honestly this has been the longest week. Checked the mail mail yesterday 😭nothing yet.

  • @pkclark
    @pkclark Před 7 lety

    When my husband and I were going through Marine Corps boot camp, he wasn't allowed care packages :/ only protein bars and i had to send enough protein bars for the whole platoon or he wasn't getting it. Wish I was able to send him care packages.

  • @renaleahtimtim9018
    @renaleahtimtim9018 Před 5 lety

    I love this video❤God bless...

  • @daisymeo2452
    @daisymeo2452 Před 4 lety

    How long was his boot camp?

  • @jamiealair8191
    @jamiealair8191 Před 7 lety

    I hope you make a video on how to make a care package :) my husband is leaving for bootcamp in august.❤

  • @ninawest136
    @ninawest136 Před 7 lety +1

    Hey Brit ,
    How do you keep a good connection with someone you haven't spent as much time with during boot camp?

  • @navy4735
    @navy4735 Před 7 lety

    it is very good to see a young couple loving and trusting Christ.....in their trials and tribulations .....

  • @daniellaj4442
    @daniellaj4442 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you so much this video. My boyfriend left a week ago for boot and the transition is horrible. So glad there is a whole community of support for everyone of us going through this! 💜

  • @yotsye5693
    @yotsye5693 Před 7 lety

    My boyfriend of 3 years is going to leave for army boot camp in 24 days. Thank you so much for your videos Brit.

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      Praying for yalls time together!
      Thanks for supporting our channel 💕

  • @Maddddddddy
    @Maddddddddy Před 5 lety

    Also for marines going to bootcamp. Not allowed to bring anything just the clothes on their backs.

  • @emoreelynn
    @emoreelynn Před 6 lety +1

    going through it now :) my man left a week ago

    • @kemosabebye4061
      @kemosabebye4061 Před 6 lety

      Emoree Lynn mine is shipping in. Month for basic, then straight to AIT! That’s a whole 7 months but the 3 of basic are the only time I can’t talk to him. I’m terrified.

    • @emoreelynn
      @emoreelynn Před 6 lety

      kemosabe bye my boy actually graduates next week! Don’t be scared. Just really rely on the people around you, make good friends and try to smile when you can. Also keep yourself busy. I don’t know your faith but I know personally, I couldn’t have done it without God

    • @kemosabebye4061
      @kemosabebye4061 Před 6 lety

      Emoree Lynn thank you. I’m actually not very popular but I’ll probably join some support groups on Facebook for army wives !

  • @laurynk8955
    @laurynk8955 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for this video! my husband just left for navy boot camp yesturday and I already have letters to send to him. now I recieved and address from him before you left for boot camp. but with him just getting into it i'm a little worried that they wont reach him. so should I wait for him to send a letter home or just wing it and send a letter to the address?

  • @chloemadisongrubb7701
    @chloemadisongrubb7701 Před 6 lety

    My partner has just moved ten hours away for Sargent training. He will still have his phone but there are two placements, one which is two hours away and the other is 10. He left yesterday and already I can feel it hurting

  • @kathleensworld1152
    @kathleensworld1152 Před 6 lety

    So sweet!!?!

  • @alyssafinklea6660
    @alyssafinklea6660 Před 7 lety

    Could you tell me the steps of making a care package? I'm a future milSO and I would love to be able to send him care packages, however I'm not sure how to send a package (cost of shipping boxes, etc)

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety

      Yes! Here is one video where I do a care package! czcams.com/video/NwD85oayAQw/video.html I will also be doing another one this week and can talk all about that!

  • @ivonnerangel1445
    @ivonnerangel1445 Před 6 lety

    my boyfriend left this week I’m so sad but I know he wants me to support him :)!

  • @wanniechaco
    @wanniechaco Před 5 lety

    I had a question about graduation. Should I take a chance and purchase my airline tickets early? I know that they say not to because something can always change but the prices right now are really low and I'm worried that they'll increase by the time they give the okay. What do you think I should do??

  • @skullcandyruby1
    @skullcandyruby1 Před 7 lety

    I have a very similar story with my boyfriend. We dated for two years in high school and we also broke up for 4 months my freshman year of college. Now he's in basic training and today he's officially been gone for 2 weeks. Thank you for the video it helped a lot knowing someone else made it in a similar situation ❤️

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 7 lety +1

      haha Wow crazy, so similar! Glad we could help ❤️

    • @amorenea5384
      @amorenea5384 Před 6 lety

      when did you receive your first letter?

  • @lisettesanchez9349
    @lisettesanchez9349 Před 6 lety

    How long does it take for them to reply back to your letter

  • @taylorelizabeth3579
    @taylorelizabeth3579 Před 6 lety

    How do I remain supportive of my friends who want advice about missing their boyfriends (that aren't in the military, they just have been too busy to hang out all the time) while my boyfriend is away in AIT with mostly letter communication? I have found it really hard not to get annoyed easily with my freinds because of this, in my mind when they complain to me all i can think is "at least hes not hundreds of miles away from you and he still has his phone to text you all of the time..." and I feel like an awful person for feeling this way! :(

  • @LeeHarveyOswald1000
    @LeeHarveyOswald1000 Před 6 lety

    Seems like you two had a great bootcamp relationship. My gf joined the Navy things were great up until the second month. She stopped writing me and When she finally graduated, I called her, she called me a baby, a bitch, and threatening me.. cause I said I missed her 😒

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 6 lety

      oh no... I am so sorry to hear that.

  • @noahmeme2
    @noahmeme2 Před 6 lety

    It's now 3months 1week. :(

  • @BrendaDon
    @BrendaDon Před 5 lety

    I cried a little 😂😂❤️
    New sub!! ⭐️✨✨

    • @BritCon2
      @BritCon2  Před 5 lety

      Glad you found our channel! 😁💛

  • @mr.joshua204
    @mr.joshua204 Před 4 lety

    If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend when you go in, expect them to break up with you. Or just break up with them