The phrase "you don't know what you have until it's gone" can apply to terrible things too. You may not realize the amount of pain, depression, or abuse you are living through until you experience what life can be without it.
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The comfort of not having to worry about being out lots of monies and something nice is real. It is nice not having to listen closely for unusual noises all the time though. Meh.