Yeah, I remember that.

My pediatrician was located in Elizabeth, NJ and he knew Judy Blume. Nothing in my childhood ever impressed me as much as that.

Yeah, I was expecting a bunch of morning drunk, lululemon wearing sorority girls causing a kerfuffle. Not a bunch of alums at a national conference carrying GASP!!! BOOKS!!!! Meanwhile, didn’t the TSA just fail like 97% surprise tests of screening actual guns, knives and incendiary devices?

Mom NEVER got around to it. Praise Judy.

I saw the photo and the headline and it made me sick with dread that something happened to her. Thank God it wasn’t what I thought it was.

He also must’ve missed the part about NOT TIDYING UP OTHER PEOPLE’S STUFF

Judy Blume: replacing people’s moms since 1970.

Nooooooooo. Delete everything immediately. Texts, call history, voicemails, contact info, emails, online profile. That's the only way to go. Otherwise, one drinks a bottle of wine and texts to "see how you're doing?" Don't do that. Delete everything.

See if there are any therapeutic riding programs in the area that offer programs for veterans, and encourage him to check it out. A lot of PATH centers partner with WWP to give veterans scholarships for riding and horsemanship lessons. Some centers even offer vocational training, or can link him with other resources…

Good luck!!!!

Good luck. He is fortunate to have found you, I hope it’s the same for you, and I hope he realizes it as soon as possible.

Best of luck and I hope he can see himself through your eyes!

Good luck, internet stranger! I am thinking of you.

Going through something similar with my bf who is depressed & can't find work despite having a degree & experience etc. I feel you! Hope it all goes well.

If he’s up to working, he may feel up to using his GI Bill benefits. He probably has enough time to start at community college this fall, and he’ll get BAH for his area. Throw in a part time job, and that debt is manageable.

Good luck to you!

Has he applied for disability with the VA? It wouldn't preclude him from working but would provide a steady source of income.

Be strong girl! i fell in love with an airman and the transition to civilian life was a huge burden, even without PTSD. If he does break up with you, which my lovely airman did at one point bc he couldnt deal with his deployment and me studying for the bar, tell him you don’t believe its what he actually wants, but…

You go you!

Hey, however it works out, it’ll be okay. Besides, you’ll always have your odd and unlikely friends here to unload on!