overwhelmed with worry

My dad is a cornel in the army and he was sent to georga for some training of some sort for 2 weeks and now tomorrow he is leaving for iraq for a minimum of 1 year. When i was talking to my dad he wasnt specific with what he was going there to do. He is not going there to fight he is going there to do something that he said the goverment told him he cant tell anyone. I am so incredibly worried. He said he will have the secret service and other soldiers with him at all times to protect him so that must mean he is doing something really important. I just dont know what to think. I want my dad to be safe. Even though he said he will have all those people protecting him they cant protect him from those random bombs that go off in the streets. I am extremly scared i wont see my dad again. Some one please give me some advice on what to do here. I feel like life is going down hill right now. I am moving to a new house new school new people. i have to say good bye to my best friend, the best summer of my life is ending, my dad is in danger everyday and i just dont know how to deal

Sending good vibes to you and your dad...May he be safe!!

That's alot of stresses to deal with all at once. Your dad going away would be enough to have to cope with. Can you find a counsellor or therapist to talk to to help you out?
Take care,
Debbie

Hi Kourt Knee,

I'm sorry your Dad will be gone for a year, but he is right. The Colonels (sp?) are protected. Many of us have family over there right now and I know it's horribly scary, but you can do it. This is the life and job he picked, and he must be very good at it to have achieved that position.

I'm sorry things are so upside down and inside out for you. Just one change is scary, multiple ones are just horrid. You can do this, though. Hang in there and know that we are with you through this.

Hugs,

Jan

(((((((court knee))))))) you can pm me anytime you need to talk or even rant. dont keep it all bottled up inside. its not good for you mentaly or physically. i wish you and your family all the best.

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