Same here. I try to distract myself at work also but I've found the distractions have an expiration date sometimes and the mind wondering creeps into my work.

Glad to hear you W is initiating communication. Sounds like going dark is having some positive effects. Also good move on not discussing your W with the MIL. It would be easy to get into trouble there...


Me:28, first M
H: 33, second M
Married: 08/08
Bomb: 10/08
H filed D and deployed: 12/08
Served: 04/09
I deploy: 07/09
Hearing date: 08/09