I try to convince myself that it's no worse than being a truck driver, traveling salesperson, or bank examiner! I've been at the long commute for almost 17 months now. My son is 18, and often going through teenage angst (when he emerges from his room), so it's not always bad being away from him. But I do miss my little doggies. They don't know where there mom is during the week, and follow me around in a little pack when I get home.
Sarah, I did the same thing you did for 5 months. We were selling a house in Michigan and my husband and then-18 month old daughter were living there. I was commuting 277 miles on Sunday nights and paying rent on an apartment (I found a lady who needed a temporary roommate). Then I drove home on Friday nights to spend the weekend with my husband and daughter. I missed her so much, I was in tears every Sunday at 6pm when I left. It did get old, but it's what we had to do at the time.
This too shall pass...
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