"I do not know that I am the norm, but..." Angel hesitates, just a moment. She isn't sure if her tale would bring comfort or apprehension. "I have been here several years, though I will admit that some of that time was interspersed with returns to my home. I would say it has been 6 or so years. My partner has been here the same amount of time as well."

She pauses to let that much sink in, before quickly adding. "It seems the bulk of people do not always stay as long. I have had many friends leave before a full year mark."