Wow! Hello from Yet ANOTHER only child.
I downright require alone time every day!
I never had four-legged friends growing up
After I got out of school, got a job, and moved out of my parents' home, my first roommate had FOUR cats!
I've had at least one cat ever since. I so dearly love the woos!!!
Bruingirl - I hear you; the feelings sound raw - Time heals.