How to Find a Marine Mom Support Group
Being a United States Marine is difficult. Being the mother of a Marine is almost as hard. But, like their sons and daughters, there are ways to find support from others in the same situation. Tips on everything from surviving that first bootcamp separation to sending packages overseas can be found by following these easy steps.
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Talk to your son or daughter's Marine Corps recruiter. The recruiter may already know of a local support group or can put you in touch with mothers of other local Marines.
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Do an Internet search. Type "Marine Mom" into your favorite search engine. Marine Moms Online is an excellent site for support and suggestions from other Marine mothers across the country. Marine Parents includes a "Help For You" section that provides a list of registered support groups by state. Blue Star Mothers has a list of chapters that you can contact. Marine moms that don't have a support group near them or live in rural areas will find the Marine mom websites helpful.
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Check with your local newspaper. Many support groups announce their meetings in the local events section or calendar of their local newspaper. Checking with the local community events editor may also be helpful.
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Contact the Marine Corps Community Services if you live near a base. Their purpose is to help Marine Corps families and will have information on local support groups.
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Start a Marine mom support group in your area. If you aren't able to find an established Marine mom support group, but have been able to locate others in your area, consider starting your own. A website for Marine moms in your area may also be helpful to you and others. It will also keep you busy.
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Tips & Warnings
Start a scrapbook for your Marine. Keep an ongoing record of your son or daughter's service. Emails, bootcamp graduation program, pictures they may send home, letters and awards can all be included. Learning to do scrapbooking can be a helpful diversion and the finished product will be appreciated by your Marine.
Prepare care packages. Packages from home are always appreciated by Marines. Visit some of the Marine mom Internet websites listed in the Resources section for ideas and suggestions of items to include. Check with your local post office for overseas mailing procedures and holiday mailing deadlines.
Purchase or make greeting cards. Cards and letters are always important to your Marine, no matter where he or she is stationed. Take some time to choose some cards to keep on hand for spur of the moment mailing. Consider making your own cards on your computer. You can use family pictures and create a specialized greeting with any of the easy to use greeting card software.
Make fliers for friends and family with your son or daughters mailing address. Let others know how they can show their support for your son or daughter. This is also a good way to find support in your own personal network. Don't forget to include members of your church.
If your son or daughter has been deployed to an area of conflict, limit the amount of time you spend watching the news.
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HollywoodsMom
Jul 22, 2008
My son left July 21st from Ft Lee headed for Paris Island. There has still been no word. Is anyone else still waiting for calls? HollywoodsMom .... this is all new to me. Any suggestions or elpful hints are appreciated !! -
HollywoodsMom
Jul 22, 2008
My son left July 21st from Ft Lee headed for Paris Island. There has still been no word. Is anyone else still waiting for calls? HollywoodsMom .... this is all new to me. Any suggestions or elpful hints are appreciated !!
