tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post2096806865899472786..comments2023-07-11T08:29:27.360-04:00Comments on Proud Liberal Army Wife: "suck it up"liberal army wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07182419669662838404noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-61117012982298621682007-07-08T10:06:00.000-04:002007-07-08T10:06:00.000-04:00LAW,Whoever told you to "suck it up" is in the wro...LAW,<BR/>Whoever told you to "suck it up" is in the wrong.<BR/>I didn't see that comment thread either.<BR/><BR/>Of course it's lonely and of course it's scary to have your husband deployed to a combat zone. Cripes!!<BR/><BR/>I would say that those who've walked even half a mile in your shoes knows that.<BR/>Those that have, don't say "suck it up". They empathize.<BR/>Semper Fi WifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-81368438521360467082007-07-08T00:06:00.000-04:002007-07-08T00:06:00.000-04:00Okay, I totally missed that on Spousebuzz. And I ...Okay, I totally missed that on Spousebuzz. And I completely agree with kristen above. "Suck it up" indeed. As for knowing what you're getting into... no, you don't, you just think you do. It's a little like parenthood that way. People can tell you until they're blue in the face, but until you actually experience it...Marine Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464082946014198195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-24806753714789110392007-07-07T14:54:00.000-04:002007-07-07T14:54:00.000-04:00Damn, I missed this, too.Yes, we made a choice to ...Damn, I missed this, too.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we made a choice to marry into the military. This is true. But we also make a daily choice on how to handle it -- either with honesty and integrity or denial and nastiness.Non-Essential Equipmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547221669007022813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-17397554538205551962007-07-06T13:57:00.000-04:002007-07-06T13:57:00.000-04:00I hope your DH comes back to you soon - safe and s...I hope your DH comes back to you soon - safe and sound.Sean Neoconneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041544589330947696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-66973352872385030642007-07-04T11:15:00.000-04:002007-07-04T11:15:00.000-04:00Thanks for your post, it gives me insight into wha...Thanks for your post, it gives me insight into what my wife experienced through my 26 years, including two trips to Vietnam. Today we enjoy the fruits of that labor, at least I can offer that hope.....Sarge Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533766216808955625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-9571095464170537802007-07-02T12:54:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:54:00.000-04:00I don't like to be told to "suck it" up either. Th...I don't like to be told to "suck it" up either. This always seem to come from someone who has never been through it.(my sister -in- law for one). My husband always "Thanks" me for all I did while he was gone and how proud he is of me. I was here alone........I had total hip replacement while he was in Iraq and I still kept the home fires burning. I'm 64 and my Mike is 42 oh yes that 22 yrs.diff. We been married 19 yrs.<BR/>I started the "Your are W.O.M.A.N. and Army.......HOOAH!!!" it always seemed to be a good laugh for all of us. Or I'm the HOOAH mama. I was older than all the gal I meet,so they were like my daughters.<BR/>Thanks for stoping by my blog. My guy is now retired from the Army National Guard after 23 1/2yrs of service.<BR/>GOd bless,<BR/>GloGlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817342733015242964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-11950319980107289772007-07-01T10:36:00.000-04:002007-07-01T10:36:00.000-04:00I'm with Sergeant L's wife.Been there, done this a...I'm with Sergeant L's wife.<BR/><BR/>Been there, done this as a kid, even answered the door and had to read the telegram (wounded, not dead) as Mom was too frozen to do it. <BR/><BR/>Then I did it to my family as a soldier for over 20 years.<BR/><BR/>You needa cluebat for people like that.<BR/><BR/>John of Argghhh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-87108360361351020772007-06-30T20:48:00.000-04:002007-06-30T20:48:00.000-04:00Nothing irks me more than when someone says "You k...Nothing irks me more than when someone says "You know what you were getting into."<BR/><BR/>You don't know until you know.<BR/><BR/>And even when you do know, it doesn't make it any easier.<BR/><BR/>I love it when people tell you to suck it up as a person waiting for a lover TO SURVIVE, but those same people will go home and complain about how irritated they are that the guy in the next cubicle took their parking spot after lunch.<BR/><BR/>Suck it up.<BR/><BR/>:)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239497370370468057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-43316571107245571432007-06-30T13:30:00.000-04:002007-06-30T13:30:00.000-04:00Amen sister! I hate that expression anyway from ev...Amen sister! I hate that expression anyway from everyone. I also hate good to go but that's just me.Dayngrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18188692449680744194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-73803336274206403422007-06-28T22:03:00.000-04:002007-06-28T22:03:00.000-04:00Ignore the person who has the nerve to say somethi...Ignore the person who has the nerve to say something so stupid. But, rejoice in the fact that she allowed you to feel, if only for a minute, something other than "scared, lonely, and frightened." Who says anger isn't a good emotion? Anything beats thinking about the long ass deployment. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad the men are coming home. Nobody else needs to be put in the situation our family is in. We are hoping to be in MN for the return. What an emotional moment for all involved. Chin up. It's almost here. :)Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381565854162344156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-86895144478503374982007-06-26T21:48:00.000-04:002007-06-26T21:48:00.000-04:00I have no idea how I found your blog but I will ha...I have no idea how I found your blog but I will have to come back often to visit. I'm an Army wife and a liberal and it is so difficult to listen to all the bullshit. I hear "suck it up" allll the time as well every single time I complain about the military although I believe that verbalizing the problems are the first step to making changes. <BR/><BR/>Love your blog... will be back!!!the Book of Keirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822287393601058364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-21170640957315636092007-06-26T21:05:00.000-04:002007-06-26T21:05:00.000-04:00Nice to meet you too! I too am not a fan of hearin...Nice to meet you too! I too am not a fan of hearing "suck it up" some people just have no clue! Thanks for stopping by. :o]Kayli Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107478265170002812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-90579529612171974872007-06-23T21:50:00.000-04:002007-06-23T21:50:00.000-04:00Some people are just carriers of the jackazz gene ...Some people are just carriers of the jackazz gene and it amazes me how they fumble through life without getting their eyes poked out.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560084795950503434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-18182773165838670572007-06-21T00:06:00.000-04:002007-06-21T00:06:00.000-04:00I have heard that one a LOT. That, and "You marrie...I have heard that one a LOT. That, and "You married someone in the military, what did you expect?" - and I have ceased to talk to anyone with this attitude about anything regarding how I am doing or how the deployment is going. That door is shut. <BR/><BR/>I am with you!! And I'd love to see the comment that started this. Link?kimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068240387941343472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-38570754507545857292007-06-20T23:17:00.000-04:002007-06-20T23:17:00.000-04:00Hmmm. I think that shows a lot about HER and what...Hmmm. I think that shows a lot about HER and what mechanisms SHE uses to cope with military life. Denial, for one. Hopefully, it was just a temporary lapse in judgment or something.Butterfly Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795994131755311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-25165601508560497642007-06-20T20:51:00.000-04:002007-06-20T20:51:00.000-04:00yeah... stepford x barbie... scary! LAWyeah... stepford x barbie... scary! <BR/><BR/>LAWliberal army wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182419669662838404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-39360093153500756992007-06-20T15:03:00.000-04:002007-06-20T15:03:00.000-04:00You're still a person, for crying out loud. You'd...You're still a person, for crying out loud. You'd be some freak if you didn't feel those things. You go ahead and feel them. Go ahead and let the world know. That just burns me up. Crazy @ssed people. I'm sorry you got chewed out for having emotion and for giving a damn about your dh.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039025020914146390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-17644863939486148422007-06-20T11:39:00.000-04:002007-06-20T11:39:00.000-04:00Marrying the military doesn't mean that you turn i...Marrying the military doesn't mean that you turn into an emotionless automaton. What did that fool want? All military spouses to become Stepford Wives or Husbands?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19735801.post-70949269652700201252007-06-19T21:28:00.000-04:002007-06-19T21:28:00.000-04:00What post/thread was this?? I missed it. I'd like ...What post/thread was this?? I missed it. I'd like to chime in and chew some a$$. It certainly is scary, lonely and frightening. Made even more lonely because so few people 'get it'. Hang in there. Big hugs from Iowa.<BR/>DustyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com