I've made it back from Iraq, although without realizing all of my financial goals. I ended my work prematurely to be with my son. It's difficult to imagine how much a person can love one of their children until they have to spend a substantial amount of time away from them. I eventually decided that being with my son was more important than my financial debt. I've been back for over a month now and although the battle with his mother has begun all over again it is definitely worth it to spend time with him. This is the only thing that makes it tolerable to put up with his mothers lies and manipulation.
It's really quite amazing how easily a Sociopath can tell a lie without the slightest hesitation or expression of emotion. I think what I notice most about it is how unemotionally they do it. The lack of emotion is what tells on them. Not a trace of guilt comes across in their expression or mannerisms. When I think of how guilty I would feel telling the same lies she does it almost makes me ill. My main hope, as "Anonymous" stated, is that she will self-destruct and I will be there to assist my son and, yes, I admit it, witness her downfall with some satisfaction. It may sound petty but with all I've suffered from her divisiveness I will feel some vindication when she does fall.