I would build a temporary wall under the sagging side like the other one you have and raise the rafters up to where they belong. Then using heavy tie down straps or a come-along and pull the timbers back together. I would get rid of all those gusset plates and glue and screw a 3' long 2x6 across the joint. It will then never come apart again. I would then go through and replace many of the other gusset plates that haven't failed with Simpson strong ties. It is a heavier steel plate that you attach with screws instead of the little barbs the gusset plates have. I never could see how those would be any good and I refuse to use them and with your story I know I was right.
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