Hal- HI!
(thought a big intro..)
A get the alone bit, the pain and ALL OF IT.. I empathise. It is crap and it sucks- addiction. You however do not suck. Neither, apparently do I. Keep posting, sharing- learning. Read stuff out to your cat. Type until your fingers bleed- lots and lots. 6 in a row if you need to.
My thoughts and support sent across the briny waves. PJ
poetic, no?