Thanks to you both. I am struggling right now with this choice. I feel it would do me some mental good to send the e-mail (minus the demand because you are both correct). And as I say, I want to know that she knows. I'll deal with the response whatever it may be, but I have to be 100% sure I am not fighting someone who doesn't know she's in the wrong. But I'm also concerned about how my H will retaliate (see previous freaked out post).
I've been doing some research. Once upon a time I myself wanted to be a soldier. And these past five years as a civilian attached, even with the deployments has not changed my mind. I love the life. I am toying with the idea of talking to a recruiter. I have so many strikes that I am probably NEVER going to qualify.
1. felony conviction 2. bi-polar (though I've heard if you can go without meds you can get a waiver...I've heard both ways really) 3. I have three little kids 4. I have a weight problem
I sent an e-mail to an army recruiting Q&A site to see what they say. I guess the worst I can be told is no. There are waivers for just about anything really. IDK, it just feels like if I'm looking into options I'm doing something at least.
The military route worries me most in the area of the kids. I have always taken care of them. To put them in someone else's sole care, even for the duration of basic training and AIT...well as much as I'd love to get away from them once in awhile I don't know if I could do it. Of course, this is w-a-y jumping the gun...I'd have to see if they even want me. But I just...wanted to look at options. And I guess it's better to know whether this is one or not, right?
undefeated 24 H 24 S's 4, 2, 1 M 5 yrs
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." ~Dale Carnegie
