Medical Discharge

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Permalink Reply by Sherry James on December 2, 2008 at 2:18pm

Hi Kathy,

I just read your story of your son's medical discharge and I feel for you and for him. Wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you both. Praying that the good Lord grants you both peace, understanding and wisdom to deal with what lies ahead. And that you both move pass this with the steady realization that this too shall pass!!

I believe that we all fall down from time to time, but what is important is that we get up again. It seems we mothers worry alot but also as we mother our adult children we must balance the worry with a sense of letting go. Allowing our adult child to come to us with their worries and concern while letting them know that we are always there for them when needed. God bless, Sherry

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Permalink Reply by Melanie on December 3, 2008 at 1:28am

Hi Kathy,

I wish I could send you a hug. I understand how you're feeling. I want to know everything that's going on with my son, because he's "my baby", but as others have said - They've joined the Navy, and they're men/women now. Unfortunately, we don't have the right to their medical records anymore.

I know you'll be very supportive of your son when he returns, I can tell by what you've said already. But, remember that he's probably going to feel uncomfortable to begin with.. people don't like to talk about Depression, even in this day and age. Depression is real, and it can totally ruin a person.

Please be sure your son gets in with a qualified physician. Make sure it's Depression, and not something that is being masked as Depression.

When he gets home he's yours again. You'll be able to take care of him like we all want to take care of our kids.

Hugs,

Melanie

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