Hi Bfree..I really dont have too much to add because i have a hard time letting go of the ones I met while using. But I have known them for years and they are like family and goes beyond drug use. But they are lifers and they understand what I need to do. They are pulling for me but they get it.
As for old ones before using..I am just getting them back. They all say they thought I was dead. And things are going good so far. My one friend I grew up..we were inseperable then fell out because of me using. I just found her talked to her for the first time in 7 years. She is flyong me out to visit her in Sept.
So there is hope. Just give it time. And do what you need to for you.