Recovery Homework - Freedom vs. Loneliness

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This is something like Recovery Homework #6 or #7. I have lost track. Recovery from any addiction is a long process. It takes many years. We look at the past to figure out our patterns, what worked and what did not work in our lives. We also take the time to see how our lives have become unmanageable. Then we look at where we are presently and finally where are we headed. We also examine the past to see what we can change so that we can overcome our addiction to live a more peaceful life. Past, present and future. We try to learn to live in and enjoy the present. Today, let's look at personal freedom versus loneliness. We all enjoy personal freedom. In some cases, that is what got us in to trouble. We had too much freedom to do what ever we wanted. During the recovery process, we may need to separate ourselves from friends and family so we can focus on ourselves. This time of self-reflection can be a good experience. But at what point does personal freedom become loneliness?? For me: I enjoy being by myself for most of the time. I do find I get lonely when I have not had any contact with friends or family for an extended period of time. After about a month, I really do need to talk to one or two of them. I don't know why but I do. Maybe I just need to hear their voice. Maybe it is to remind myself that I am working toward being healthy. Your assignment is to answer this question.....at what point does personal freedom become loneliness for you??