tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post2933969717781275430..comments2023-03-27T05:17:36.847-05:00Comments on Surviving Average: Scarlet Fever Can Be Dangerous.. the RCMP 'Life'Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889152830168640649noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-33337135427463089042013-07-20T22:49:05.399-05:002013-07-20T22:49:05.399-05:00As I am becoming a RCMP wife shortly, I have been ...As I am becoming a RCMP wife shortly, I have been living the life for the past year. Luckily, my job transfers as easily as his, and I am more then excited to experience the wonderful country with him. As with anything, there are nerves, bad days, and good. Each day I learn more about my man and how he deals with everything that is thrown his way. We have the amazing fortune to be Ina larger community, surrounded by great members. Since I am 9 hours away from my home, the family I have adopted this past year has been amazing and supportive. I thank you for your post, as it is encouraging while start my life with my Mountie. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-49514918302060261862013-04-13T22:32:21.692-05:002013-04-13T22:32:21.692-05:00Sending love from one RCMP spouse to another. Than...Sending love from one RCMP spouse to another. Thank you for a great read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-90750884843326441822013-04-13T20:12:17.565-05:002013-04-13T20:12:17.565-05:00I enjoyed reading your post and see the similariti...I enjoyed reading your post and see the similarities to being an army wife. The dinners alone, missed birthdays, Christmas, family events, etc. I agree this lifestyle is not for everyone and agree if you have good relationship with good communication it does work. And it also sounds like the rcmp family is similar to my military family. There are times when it is tought but We all stick together and I wouldnt change our life for anything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-2993808896991247012013-04-13T15:08:14.475-05:002013-04-13T15:08:14.475-05:00We have been married for 15 years, and my husband ...We have been married for 15 years, and my husband a member for 10. We chose the RCMP life together and embrace it, the moving. I like how you said it is not something someone else has done to your life - it IS your life. <br />Depot does have a high rate of cheating - it is a false environment with a group of people living 24/7 together. They are told what to wear, what to eat, when to eat it, and when to change their clothes - there is not a lot of room for independent thought. But if you have a great relationship to begin with - all is good.<br />I wouldnt change it for the world :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-84601689063935674632013-04-09T21:48:00.589-05:002013-04-09T21:48:00.589-05:00Agreed Renae... I'm also a proud RCMP wife who...Agreed Renae... I'm also a proud RCMP wife who has, at times, found the lifestyle difficult, challenging, and just plain hard. I think anyone married 13 years can say that about their relationship, but throw in the added stress the job brings into our lives and I think we have to struggle to find happiness at times. Every member has a different experience and to say "Obviously this life is NOT for you" is very judgemental and really sort of mean. We should stick together and support one another so that we have people to fall back on when things are hard and to laugh with when we are though the hard times. THAT is what the RCMP is about.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165777670744505600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-55694587239789674692013-04-09T21:47:46.213-05:002013-04-09T21:47:46.213-05:00Agreed Renae... I'm also a proud RCMP wife who...Agreed Renae... I'm also a proud RCMP wife who has, at times, found the lifestyle difficult, challenging, and just plain hard. I think anyone married 13 years can say that about their relationship, but throw in the added stress the job brings into our lives and I think we have to struggle to find happiness at times. Every member has a different experience and to say "Obviously this life is NOT for you" is very judgemental and really sort of mean. We should stick together and support one another so that we have people to fall back on when things are hard and to laugh with when we are though the hard times. THAT is what the RCMP is about.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165777670744505600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-76454512015186679012013-04-09T21:21:53.915-05:002013-04-09T21:21:53.915-05:00To anonymous..I am not sure if you have even read ...To anonymous..I am not sure if you have even read her blog. If this life is for anyone it is her. She discusses how they have worked together through everything -since they were teenagers. She discusses how they have created a life together. I have only met this girl a few times, but she is anything but negative. Her blog is inspiring. She writes about a wonderful life her and her husband have creative. I have no idea where you would see anything negative!!<br /><br />Good job Brittany!Renaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-17331175294640844942013-04-09T19:49:55.575-05:002013-04-09T19:49:55.575-05:00This comment has truly confused me. I read it a f...This comment has truly confused me. I read it a few times, and then reread my post trying to see what you, so obviously, did. I thank you for the suggestion to become more positive, but to be honest, your comments have come off quite negatively. I understand that tone can be subtle, so let me be clear that this is a love letter to the life we have chosen. The comments I have gotten from around the country, both members and non, speak to the truth they have found in what I wrote. I can see you did not find this post true to your life.. But please don't infer that this is anything less than a post, albeit honest, about how thankful and proud we are to live this lifestyle. Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889152830168640649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-64746396444289051532013-04-09T18:20:16.277-05:002013-04-09T18:20:16.277-05:00Obviously this life is NOT for you. I am happily m...Obviously this life is NOT for you. I am happily married to an RCMP member for 10 years now. Alot of my friends are wives to members and also have a wonderful life. The first thing is that you should have NOT listened to an EX-rcmp wife. You should surround yourself and take advise from wives who are happily married to an RCMP officer. You should be proud. Being negative will only make an unhappy life. Good luck and hopefully you can surround yourself with positive and proud wives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-76185587989268160952013-04-09T09:19:53.311-05:002013-04-09T09:19:53.311-05:00Say hello to my troopmate ! I hope you both are do...Say hello to my troopmate ! I hope you both are doing well...<br />From one of the frenchies of the troop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-82979655730693362022013-04-09T09:10:46.751-05:002013-04-09T09:10:46.751-05:00Say hello to my troopmate ! Hope everything is wel...Say hello to my troopmate ! Hope everything is well with both of you. <br />From one of the frenchies of the troop ;-)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-18835217491624554982013-04-08T16:09:37.306-05:002013-04-08T16:09:37.306-05:00Maybe you should keep your career, as you stated y...Maybe you should keep your career, as you stated you are independent then have your boyfriend quit and follow you.....your choice .....good luck Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-6304815941702641972013-04-08T14:33:10.738-05:002013-04-08T14:33:10.738-05:00Good post!! Many probably wish they would have re...Good post!! Many probably wish they would have reconsidered. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-55918061061963858082013-04-08T08:03:36.319-05:002013-04-08T08:03:36.319-05:00Very well said, Brittany. At the end of the day, u...Very well said, Brittany. At the end of the day, us 'wives' get to choose how we respond to the events of our lives and how they at times can unravel before our eyes. But we are proud of the accomplishments and sacrifices that our husbands make. My husband as you know made a decision to become an RCMP officer at the age of 47, married 27 years and leaving 3 children 2 provinces away, many family and friends, I had no idea how hard this would be. Thank You so much for writing this heart-felt blog. It validates what so many many others are going through.<br />Sincerely,<br />Dee Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-38230443556740014932013-04-07T22:25:35.232-05:002013-04-07T22:25:35.232-05:00give him a *hug*give him a *hug*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-76574645832484573612013-04-07T22:13:28.468-05:002013-04-07T22:13:28.468-05:00Thank You for your honest publication Brittany. Y...Thank You for your honest publication Brittany. You have said a great deal and I know this is speaking the hearts of many.<br />I am a retired RCMP member after 35 years of service. My wife and I have been involved in Marriage conference speaking to police members in Canada and abroad.<br />Our web page www.supportthebadge.ca is presently down for repairs. We also developed a DVD called "Bonded" which deals with 4 pillars of marriage for Police Couples.<br />I would truly like to get in touch with you.<br />I have asked a Members wife to contact you through the spouses facebook site and give you our phone number and email address<br />Really look forward to contacting you<br />Al<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-62705368893624896342013-04-07T22:06:39.460-05:002013-04-07T22:06:39.460-05:00I was waiting for someone to do the math. I was 1...I was waiting for someone to do the math. I was 15.. highschool sweethearts. :)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889152830168640649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-71002280556519125192013-04-07T22:04:20.155-05:002013-04-07T22:04:20.155-05:00So if they are 15 years into their relationship an...So if they are 15 years into their relationship and 7 years into his caree, but he graduated Depot when she was 22 .... that means she was 14 when they started their relations ???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-62009108872938104772013-04-07T21:20:36.996-05:002013-04-07T21:20:36.996-05:00For those of you that worry that Depot is a frat h...For those of you that worry that Depot is a frat house, where fine men and women come from across the country to cheat on their spouses, you need not worry. The training environment is so demanding Cadets hardly have time for themselves. I would suggest that the current rates of infidelity ( some studies show as high as 40% ) are no different at Depot then anywhere else. If you are worried that your spouse/partner will stray in this environment then you should reconsider your relationship whether they are chosen for Depot or not. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-69515839702698698622013-04-07T18:35:23.673-05:002013-04-07T18:35:23.673-05:00It's been brought to my attention that for som...It's been brought to my attention that for some reason blogspot isn't sending me all the comments to publish.. Please know I've published each one I've received. I love hearing from everyone! Thank you again for the feedback, I certainly did not anticipate this would resonate with so many. :)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889152830168640649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-51398470831886820132013-04-07T18:26:57.724-05:002013-04-07T18:26:57.724-05:00Left my career and my familly behind! I will not l...Left my career and my familly behind! I will not lie it's been tough but....... full of adeventure!<br />good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-32963996832211572212013-04-07T18:14:08.004-05:002013-04-07T18:14:08.004-05:00LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! I could not have said it...LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! I could not have said it better. When my husband went to depot our daughter was 23 months and son was born 11 days into training. His goal was to go to depot, fly under the radar, get through training and come home - where ever our new "home" would be. His troop flew him home for a 24hr visit to meet our son....no questions asked, no repayment. They were an amazing bunch - yes the "Young and the Restless" occurs in every troop. But you are very right when saying nobody prepares us for this lifestyle. I was fortunate enough to have an amazing "Watch Mom" (watch commanders wife) who would contact us after a terrible file and ask how we are doing. Years later my husband was acting detachment commander in an LDP, he called to let me know they had a horrible file and would need to feed his guys (4 plus the memebrs who would arrive shortly) and after putting a ham in the oven, while peeling potatoes it was MY turn to make that phone call to the 2 young wives in our detachment. We may never be prepared, but we can ALWAYS support each other, happy news, sad news, stressed out and ready to pack a suitcase news.....no one will EVER "get" our adventurous life - but with our ever-growing "family" we sure can work together to make it the best we can!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-53539437013459971422013-04-07T17:07:08.793-05:002013-04-07T17:07:08.793-05:00What great testimonials!!...I was an RCMP wife for...What great testimonials!!...I was an RCMP wife for 20 years...my husband retired with 27 years' service & has been retired for 26 years, which was another adjustment in our lives....no longer being told when we were moving & where! I was fortunate that by the time we got married, all our moves were to larger centres & I was able to find a 'job', perhaps not a career, but a job...our two children came before the job & we made relocating from province to province an 'adventure' & was not difficult for them. Fortunately, their high school years were in one city, except after retirement & taking another job, we were transferred when our daughter had two more years....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-60904607286761814112013-04-07T15:49:55.718-05:002013-04-07T15:49:55.718-05:00I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you w...I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you when your husband was at Depot. While this isn't an isolated occurance, and Depot can sometimes be a "frat house" mentality for some people, there are many cadets that go through Depot and remain faithful to their wives/girlfriends. I think Depot can be the reason for many changes within a person, but the choice to remain faithful to your loved one has more to do with a person's character than what is happening at Depot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228820395976965633.post-52910446783863307212013-04-07T10:00:06.533-05:002013-04-07T10:00:06.533-05:00I am a "RCMP" brat. My Dad retired after...I am a "RCMP" brat. My Dad retired after 38 years with the Force, 28 years of those were with counter-intelligence. I think the good outweighed the bad, and I loved my extended RCMP family- we're all really close to this day. My Dad would be the first to admit that without the quiet strength of my mother his success within the Force wouldn't have been possible.<br />I admire both of my parents greatly.cookingislovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343599748898687406noreply@blogger.com