I'm currently living in a long term shelter (transitional housing) for women with mental health and addictions issues. It's quite a nice place really, all things considered, but there's a time limit. I have to be out by April 1 2014, although realistically I'd like to be out sooner.

Today I was talking with another resident, who I get along quite well with, about housing, and I said I was probably going to look for a room to rent in an apartment or house with a roommate. She suggested that we look for a two bedroom together and share a place.

This could be really good. She's quiet, but friendly, and mostly keeps to herself. She's also in recovery so she doesn't drink. She wants to live in the same general areas that I want to live in. She wants to get a cat, and I adore cats. She doesn't have any furniture, and I have an apartment's worth of furniture in storage that I'd love to get out of storage.

I can't afford a one bedroom on my own, but I can afford half a two bedroom.

I told her I want the weekend to think about it, but I think it could be a really good solution.

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