Hi Mya,
I have my natal saturn in Saggitarius at 18 degree. I am 30 now. The exact return was in Dec 2016 I guess. A lot of unexpected stuff happened. I am an Aries rising, so my return happened in the 9th house. I have saturn conjunction Uranus so it was like lightening (unexpected)and there were reversals later on(I heard on a podcast). For me the the situation started a year back itself. I could ve used my will power by recognising the situation and by nipping it in the bud or by dealing with it in a more mature way, responding rather than reacting.
It acts out differently for different people and in different houses. For me it was tough but I feel a lot freer now, I was possessive in relationships, perfectionsit in general and hurting myself, ‘suffering purifies the soul’ type. Perfectionist nature got stripped off. I don’t get too attached to people now . I have been too sad all my life and spread my sadness. I am learning to be cheerful now. Also because of possessive attitudes towards family, I felt this sense of separation. Now I feel oneness with others and recognise that we all suffer and we all are one.
For me this realisation came with pain. I have ditched all my beliefs that caused me pain.
Saturn is a great teacher. His rewards are worth waiting for.
I read on many astrology sites, where they said running away or resisting does not work. Yet I have run away and resisted because it was too hard for me. I have learnt my lessons though. Now, just taking one breath at a time.
All the best to you:)