Silke,

It's almost as though you've read my mind! I'm in a similar situation, though my Master is gone for weeks (and occasionally months) on end due to the nature of his job. It makes matters that much worse, though, that his job also keeps him incommunicado for much of that time. Sometimes I wonder if I've imagined the whole thing . . . .

It does help to keep to the rules and routines, and I've found that if I push myself as well, set additional tasks for myself that I know he will be pleased with, it keeps the loneliness and despair at bay. Of course, writing helps too

::hugs::

hids