What would you do?

I live with my parents and I have two kids (3 &1) my parents constantly complain about me. Talk shit to and about me saying that I could do more. My dad told me I was horrible and shitty mom for wanting to go to the navy and actually do something better for myself and my kids. Then my parents agreed to watch my kids when I go to boot camp and then the times coming up and they’re saying they don’t want to raise any kids anymore it’s too early things are moving too fast. But when I was home doing nothing smoking weed with them constantly needing their help it was never a problem but now that I’m trying to do better for myself I’m the problem. It hurts but I’m just at the point where I am willing to leave and go to the navy and not look back for months or years when it comes to my relationship with them. Am I being sensitive? There’s also a lot more that I didn’t add but just know I do financial help and give food stamps as well and whatever I do still is not good enough.

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Not dismissing your choices or opinions. What kind of life do you want for your children? Is this choice more for you or for them? What does you being gone look like and how would you still be involved? How have you come to terms with missing big milestones? Are these the type of people you can trust to raise your kids? Is this the only financial option? What happens if you die in the navy? Will your kids have started school once you get back? Just food for thought.

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Isn’t there other jobs you can choose where you don’t have to leave your children for prolonged periods

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I get having a dream and wanting to better yourself for your kids, but your kids, you raise them. I don’t think the navy is an option for you sorry

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Go for it girl!

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You've thought it through, you've got a plan, live your dream ❤️ Don't listen o the nay sayers holding you back

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Do what you have to do to give your children better, more stable lives. You can FaceTime them every night. No, obviously it’s not the same as you being there, but you do what you have to in order to better your situation to give them better lives. It is temporary, and they are still young.

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