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bberkley · 12-29-2004, 18:18

My mother often remarks at how happy she is with the man I've grown up to be considering the worthless POS I have for a father.

I'm so scared of turning out like my dad. My wife says thats what makes me a good dad. I was kind of a punk when I went in the Army at 17. I was definitely grown up by the time I ETS'ed 4 years later. I really give credit to the NCOs that provided more structure than I ever had at home growing up.

I am the man I am today because of my military service and to a lesser extent, a desire to do a better job with my kids than I experienced.

12-29-2004, 18:18	#12
bberkley Guerrilla Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 158	My mother often remarks at how happy she is with the man I've grown up to be considering the worthless POS I have for a father. I'm so scared of turning out like my dad. My wife says thats what makes me a good dad. I was kind of a punk when I went in the Army at 17. I was definitely grown up by the time I ETS'ed 4 years later. I really give credit to the NCOs that provided more structure than I ever had at home growing up. I am the man I am today because of my military service and to a lesser extent, a desire to do a better job with my kids than I experienced. __________________ 13R2P Ft. Bragg, NC 1984-1988
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