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**WARNING TO READERS- A FRUSTRATING RANT ABOUT MY PARENTS AND THE ARMY IS BELOW **
So good news everyone; I am signing on the 14th, leaving on the 16th, beginning BMQ on the 18.
I understand my parents (or for that matter, parents in general), being what they are, worry about me and only want the best. When I informed them of my decision, at first they were very angry and in shock, to the point of being threatened to be kicked out of the house (I leave for BMQ in 2 weeks..not a problem haha).
And then they became accepting of the fact I was leaving.I know they do not agree with my decision..I know they absolutely despise my decision to join the army, "You're throwing my life away, You're going to be a cripple, Give your head a shake! We didn't raise you to do stupid things like this". I disagree with all of that, because I like to think that NOT EVERYONE IN THE ARMY is throwing their life away, doing stupid things like joining the army, etc. I mostly ignore their comments. My view is, to feel a calling towards the armed forces or any career that places your life in danger to make other in danger is not something you understand unless you feel that same urge to volunteer. I think it takes courage and dedication to join any branch of the armed forces, regardless of your trade. But today I was told something that really hurt me.
After a bit of an argument, my younger brother(16 yrs old), came to me and began to yell and curse at me, saying things like, "You are fighting for nothing, it's all bullshit you're gonna die for. Give your head a shake". I ignored most of it, and when I asked him to stop berating me and he continued, I asked my mom to call him off. She just looked at me and said, "Well..". At least now there is no confusion as to where my parents stand.
I started walking out the door, turned around and told him calmly, "Whether you agree with the war or not, I have a strong sense of honor that makes me want to serve my country, and the courage to do it in the army".
He said to me, "There's no honor in what you're doing. It's all bullshit. You have no honor.That's right, I'm telling you to your face. There is no honor in the army or f***ing getting killed."
I replied, "If you actually believe that, you are disgracing every person that has has served to protect this country and your ability to express those opinions"
To my mom I said, "Are you going to allow him to say that? Tell me you don't agree with him! He is showing disrespect to everyone who died to protect us". She again just looked at me and said, "Well, he (my brother) is right".
I am just furious. I heard such hurtful and unpatriotic comments from my own family. It hurts to know they not only said those things, but actually believe them. I'm ashamed to be a part of a family that is so ignorant and disrespectful of all our veterans, past and present. It really pains me to think that if if anything were to happen to me, or when Nov.11 rolls around, they think that people have died for "bullshit".
I told them before this is not Iraq, its Afghanistan. Canadians were killed on 9-11. This is about defending our country. When I told my Dad that, he said, "Yeah, OK" and rolled his eyes.
Regardless, I am proud to soon call myself a member of the best fighting force in the world. I'm proud to say I will be a part of the long standing honor and tradition that has defended this great country. I sure am looking forward to joining my new big family and feeling that support and care for each other than I don't feel now.
So good news everyone; I am signing on the 14th, leaving on the 16th, beginning BMQ on the 18.
I understand my parents (or for that matter, parents in general), being what they are, worry about me and only want the best. When I informed them of my decision, at first they were very angry and in shock, to the point of being threatened to be kicked out of the house (I leave for BMQ in 2 weeks..not a problem haha).
And then they became accepting of the fact I was leaving.
After a bit of an argument, my younger brother(16 yrs old), came to me and began to yell and curse at me, saying things like, "You are fighting for nothing, it's all bullshit you're gonna die for. Give your head a shake". I ignored most of it, and when I asked him to stop berating me and he continued, I asked my mom to call him off. She just looked at me and said, "Well..". At least now there is no confusion as to where my parents stand.
I started walking out the door, turned around and told him calmly, "Whether you agree with the war or not, I have a strong sense of honor that makes me want to serve my country, and the courage to do it in the army".
He said to me, "There's no honor in what you're doing. It's all bullshit. You have no honor.That's right, I'm telling you to your face. There is no honor in the army or f***ing getting killed."
I replied, "If you actually believe that, you are disgracing every person that has has served to protect this country and your ability to express those opinions"
To my mom I said, "Are you going to allow him to say that? Tell me you don't agree with him! He is showing disrespect to everyone who died to protect us". She again just looked at me and said, "Well, he (my brother) is right".
I am just furious. I heard such hurtful and unpatriotic comments from my own family. It hurts to know they not only said those things, but actually believe them. I'm ashamed to be a part of a family that is so ignorant and disrespectful of all our veterans, past and present. It really pains me to think that if if anything were to happen to me, or when Nov.11 rolls around, they think that people have died for "bullshit".
I told them before this is not Iraq, its Afghanistan. Canadians were killed on 9-11. This is about defending our country. When I told my Dad that, he said, "Yeah, OK" and rolled his eyes.
Regardless, I am proud to soon call myself a member of the best fighting force in the world. I'm proud to say I will be a part of the long standing honor and tradition that has defended this great country. I sure am looking forward to joining my new big family and feeling that support and care for each other than I don't feel now.