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Hopefully mom @Murlisik comes back….y’all really are a GREAT resource! We had a plebe leave, early, no parental outreach at all. POOF they were just gone. I really think, that while parents are not there, their support and ability to be a sounding board is important. Especially during plebe summer/year. And those new-to-this parents need to know how to support their struggles. My own had his issues, and if I hadn’t ‘talked him off the ledge’ so to speak, with the help of others, if he didnt have us for cheerleaders (NOT enablers), his outcome may have been very different. And i do wonder if the outcome for this other plebe we lost, would have been different had we (battle buddies…here on the forum, and state clubs, etc) had the opportunity to help the parents, help their plebe.Aqua Rain had a series of issues that may or may not apply to other mids. I hope he/she (maintaining anonymity) has found happiness and success.
Most of the "old timers" on this forum have lots of experience with issues mids go through, either as a former mid, parent of a mid, senior officer at USNA, etc. Being perfectly honest, these are probably better sources of advice and information than a mid who separated nearly a decade ago. We stay on these boards year after year in order to help folks like you. Do reach out.
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