My previous employment prepared me for this, got no problem staying home.
I can screen talk with my children and grandbabies...couldn't do that when I served, and could be away for very long periods, maybe a shitty connection phone call once a month.
On the other hand, my Family never had the training I had, never the times away from home in some shithole , being separated from loved ones, the fear they have is immeasurable.
Most people are not hard wired to go long periods under stress. I do have ptsd, but I have learned to control it, for the most part, so I'm gtg to do the Sheepdog thing for my circle, and any potentially at high risk i can if possible.
But to be clear, when/if this goes south...I'm ready.
Peace.
FF