I love reading your story. My husband came home earlier than most. I have yet to make a post here but am planning on it. but this gives me hope. He came snuck home for a weekend with the kids and just never left. It has been a hard road and wanting to get some normalcy. But seeing these times lines is helpful to see people separated longer than me make it work. But I will say mine returned broken and still in the end of replay. I almost wish I would not have let him stay without some sort of commitment. but like you I am not cut out for only having my kids part time and that is what keeps me trying. mine also has ptsd from military, being a deputy and his messed up childhood. I like this forum better i think. The people here seem to be much more supportive than the Facebook group.