dylanvib4
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ASF Fam,
I've been putting off this reintroduction for a couple weeks now because I've wanted to tell you all my entire story of how my life has changed dramatically over the past 7 months. But there is simply no way I can give you all the details, and frankly, there is no need to add a damper to this beautiful day we have upon us. I am very excited to finally be able to be here once again full-time, so I'll give you a brief overview.
Some of you were aware that last July I had surgery on my leg, and was engaged as well. After I had recovered I attempted to reach out here and hop back in the saddle, but between 40+ hours in two jobs, planning a wedding, full time school, being a father to my fiance's son (almost a full time job within itself), budgeting classes, volunteering at church, couples therapy, and Army drill in another state..on top of maintaining my meals and training...I was entirely overwhelmed and couldn't make time. My relationship progressively worsened...constant arguing and drama, school became more difficult and I started falling behind, I wasn't able to find my groove back in the gym and prepping my meals. We were supposed to be married in November, and after the wedding was postponed, it seemed my life went into a downward spiral more quickly than it had before in the previous months.
I moved out immediately, and we kept going to couples therapy, but we couldn't see eye to eye no matter what we said or did. She broke up with me twice before finally giving me my ring back and cutting us off for good 4 days ago.
I have thought long and hard about what needs to happen now. I have put so much energy into doing what so many others, including her, have wanted and needed that I have completely neglected my own needs. I have completely secluded myself, and have become entirely antisocial.
That being said, I am now in the position to give my undivided attention BACK to my family here, and the good of the forums, which I am very much looking forward to. I have lost somebody who I considered one of my very best friends over all of this, and much more throughout this process..I am looking forward to gaining and progressing constructively from this point on, and I am looking forward to assisting any of you in doing just the same.
Frank has been incredibly understanding and supportive throughout this entire time, and I couldn't vouch more for his integrity and compassion. I have now been with Basic for nearly 2 years, and the quality that is brought to the table across the board is truly remarkable. From the gear to the service. I'm thankful to be working for such a great team, and working for all of you here.
Please feel free to ask me any questions as I'll be answering them from here on out.
Best and respectfully,
Dylan
I've been putting off this reintroduction for a couple weeks now because I've wanted to tell you all my entire story of how my life has changed dramatically over the past 7 months. But there is simply no way I can give you all the details, and frankly, there is no need to add a damper to this beautiful day we have upon us. I am very excited to finally be able to be here once again full-time, so I'll give you a brief overview.
Some of you were aware that last July I had surgery on my leg, and was engaged as well. After I had recovered I attempted to reach out here and hop back in the saddle, but between 40+ hours in two jobs, planning a wedding, full time school, being a father to my fiance's son (almost a full time job within itself), budgeting classes, volunteering at church, couples therapy, and Army drill in another state..on top of maintaining my meals and training...I was entirely overwhelmed and couldn't make time. My relationship progressively worsened...constant arguing and drama, school became more difficult and I started falling behind, I wasn't able to find my groove back in the gym and prepping my meals. We were supposed to be married in November, and after the wedding was postponed, it seemed my life went into a downward spiral more quickly than it had before in the previous months.
I moved out immediately, and we kept going to couples therapy, but we couldn't see eye to eye no matter what we said or did. She broke up with me twice before finally giving me my ring back and cutting us off for good 4 days ago.
I have thought long and hard about what needs to happen now. I have put so much energy into doing what so many others, including her, have wanted and needed that I have completely neglected my own needs. I have completely secluded myself, and have become entirely antisocial.
That being said, I am now in the position to give my undivided attention BACK to my family here, and the good of the forums, which I am very much looking forward to. I have lost somebody who I considered one of my very best friends over all of this, and much more throughout this process..I am looking forward to gaining and progressing constructively from this point on, and I am looking forward to assisting any of you in doing just the same.
Frank has been incredibly understanding and supportive throughout this entire time, and I couldn't vouch more for his integrity and compassion. I have now been with Basic for nearly 2 years, and the quality that is brought to the table across the board is truly remarkable. From the gear to the service. I'm thankful to be working for such a great team, and working for all of you here.
Please feel free to ask me any questions as I'll be answering them from here on out.
Best and respectfully,
Dylan