There's a big difference between telling the truth because you want to and because you have to. It doesn't seem like one until you're on the 'have to' side of it, so I get it. Glad you're free of that particular malady.
And so am I, thankfully! One week of it was enough, especially since I've never been the vow of silence sort. She isn't here, which is probably a good thing for her but a huge adjustment for me. Do you have brothers or sisters? Though in the interest of keeping you from worrying about any family, I hope someone's told you that apparently they'll never know we were gone. From what's been explained to me it's like we're gone for a blink. It's strange, I don't understand things that mess with time, but it's a little comforting, at least.