My new life as a truckers wife

by Liz
(Fort Wayne, IN)

First, not sure how to re-act to this trucking life. Because of this lousy economy, my husband has decided to truck drive and it sucks. Not sure what to expect for him being gone all the time except for the ocassional 1 to 2 days off or what I have heard after his initial 4 to 6 week training, but what I have been told is that maybe he will get a dedicated route with his mentor he might be home for a weekend or two. I am not sure how to "cope" with the stress of living alone, or should I travel with him. I also have a dog that I refuse to give up which means now I cannot travel with him and could really use every bit of advice that other women or men go thru with spouses out on the road. I already have depression and also a recovering alcoholic of 15 years. I never imagined in my life my husband would truck drive for a living due to the two recent jobs he has tried due to poor paument or "not" enough pay. I understand the economy bited and jobs are hard to dind, but this is not what I imagined he would ever do. How do they decide for the company he works for when he can get off for the holidays? If anyone out there could guide me into becoming a truckers wife, please respond. Thanks