My post-lockdown commute back to work

[Stumpy]

Mendip
I think you need to start doing some work toward getting home, re what Thai Dhupp did. If you start doing that then the feeling of melancholy and hopelessness will dissipate a little.

Mendip,
I agree with Ootai, get the process started now. There will likely be delays but you can build some momentum and then see light at the end of the tunnel. I know without question your daughter misses her Pop but do not forget about your Gardener. He hasn't "caught you" in awhile and he is probably feeling a bit left out. And of course your dogs and the drinking table. All good reasons to get crackin to return back.