Not sure where to start, so if this sounds jumbled up sorry in advance. I am prior military, my wife was a military brat growing up, well out of the clear blue she has decided to join the National Gaurd. She tried joining back.in.2010 for active duty, but couldnt loose the weight, and now that she has lost weight she is tryin for the guard, which at this point is a go! :/.. If she does go she will.be gone to.basic and AIT for 27 weeks total. This is going to be the most enjoyable but saddest part of my life "besides the birth of our 3 children". I will b able to.dress pretty much anytime, while kids r at school.or asleep which i am very VERY excited and happy about, but i.will b in a great state of depression, for.we have never been away from.each other that long ... Has anyone else ever gone through this or something similar to.this? If so how did you deal with it?? Im looking at it as time needed apart from.one another which every couple needs but 27 weeks is a long time to b away from an S.O :'( any advice would b great. I received a message earlier tonight from a local cd sister about meeting up sometime with her n her group, if my wife does go through with this whole national guard thing, this might b a great thing foe me to get my mind off my wife being gone, but i have to get over my fear of going out in public dressed first, since i.dont get to but on halloween. I know i will.have a great support group.on this site as well but if anyone has any pointers/advice on this situation i would greatly appreciate it!