Do you think it's a good thing?

Question

My Mom just got back from Iraq in Oct. and now my Dad's leaving for Iraq. I'm totally depressed. I'm an only child so, it's not like I have some help in dealing with it. Please. Help

Answer 1

Make the best of it. When they are there just dont fight with them listen to them ect... being a lonely child is hard sometimes its nice but then you get lonely no one to hang out with just love them and care for them.

Answer 2

Even when we feel Discouraged --or even Unloved-- that doesn't change how our Creator feels about Us! The following articles & the Scriptures they are based on, have helped Many in discouraging circumstances:

What Is Your Life Realy Worth? ...
How Precious Your Life is ...
- “Not One of Them Is Missing”
- “The Very Hairs of Your Head Are All Numbered”
- “The Product of Intelligent Activity”
> “He Will Deliver the Poor One Crying for Help” http://watchtower.org/e/20050201/article_01.htm

How to Find Real Happiness
- Think of Your Spiritual Needs
- Keep Your Life Simple
- Happiness and Self-Worth
> Hope--Vital to Happiness
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2001/3/1/article_02.htm

Hope--Where Can You Find It? :
- Does Hope Really Make a Difference?
- Why Do We Need Hope?
- You Can Fight Pessimism
> Where You Can Find REAL Hope! http://watchtower.org/e/20040422/article_01.htm

Children do feel the need for their parents.

Alone but Not Lonely :
- Why So Many Lonely People?
> When No One Will Ever Feel Lonely Again
- What You Can Do About Loneliness http://watchtower.org/e/20040608/article_01.htm

"Young People Ask" is an online sampler of a series of articles designed to answer youth's questions. A book that's based on many more of such articles is also available --in print--frm the same publishers of the YPA articles:
http://watchtower.org/archives/index.htm#young_people ;
Publications Available:
http://watchtower.org/e/publications/index.htm
(see "Questions Young People Ask--Answers That Work")

God knows our every needs, & values each of us. This is shown by the loving care that has gone into the articles:

The Problems of Children--The Solution at Last!
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2000/12/8/article_03.htm

Helping Teens in Trouble :
- The Pressures Facing Youths
> Help for Todays Youths
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/4/8/article_02.htm

Giving Children the Attention They Need
- Training Without Irritating
- Give Them Your Time
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/2/8a/article_01.htm

Prayer to God can be an invaluable aid ...

The Power of Prayer
- God Does Answer Prayers
http://watchtower.org/e/20000301/article_01.htm

How Should We Pray?
http://watchtower.org/e/19960715/article_01.htm

Life in a Peaceful New World
- How It Is Possible for You!
http://watchtower.org/library/t15/peaceful.htm

The articles ^posted have other related articles listed next to them as links. Feel free to check them out as well!

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Answer 3

Hello Amy,just be happy that they return in great condition,it is not easy for them to leave you i am sure and most likely it is harder for them to leave there little girl and go across the world away from you.try to understand it is hard over there in Iraq and they want nothing more than to come home to you and stay.Just be strong for them and for yourself.thank you for listening,yours truly chip.

Answer 4

I do think that it is a good think that there are dedicated soilders who are going to fight for our freedom and I know it is not easy for you but being an only child you have to just pray and hope for the best.

Answer 5

Well, its never a good thing when one of your parents have to go off to war and you can't see them. But try and remember that they believe in what there doing and there doing it to help protect America. Surely you have friends your age you can talk to about this?

Answer 6

well i would say is think of the positives you've seen Ur dad while Ur mom was in Iraq and now Ur dad is leaving now think or the positive about seeing your dad now if i helped u your welcome

Answer 7

Wow. Talk to a therapist. It must be very hard for you worrying about them all the time. But don't keep it in talk to someone. I hope your parents will be o.k. Good luck.

Answer 8

hey its a phase we all go thru. even i went thru it. just seek the rite help nd u'll b fine just tlk bout ur feelins nd u'll just hafta keep it up bout ur thuts bout this nd c if u can seek help. i went 2 treatmnt.