Yes, my kids are at the age were they haven't even noticed, they are just happy to have mommy home again. They are 4 and 5 years old. I wasn't completely obsolete during the years I was gone, I did have them on the weekends, but as far as their primary care... I had nothing to do with it. They always tell me I am the best mommy in the world. That helps, and puts a smile on my face.

As far as my friends, they weren't that good to begin with. They were the type of friends to party with and do drugs and drink with. But when I stopped partying, they were no where to be found. So, yeah....their gone. Occasionally I'll have a friend call here and there, but only to talk about themselves...never to check up on me or my situation.