Originally Posted by
Wells 
On animals -- I'm going to try and follow the 6 month AA rule of no sudden changes to lifestyle, but if things get really lonely and empty here, I'll reconsider. I got this dog for her and we ended up having a great friendship, and I'd love to rescue another dog if I felt I was in the position to care for it and give it attention and love.
If you had a dog beforehand though, would this really be a big lifestyle change? I'm sorry, I don't know the ins and out of alanon and I don't want to jeopardise your recovery, but after following your heartbreaking story, I just really want to see you with a dog!
