Originally Posted by
GlassPrisoner 
That's why I enjoy the fellowship so much. It's nice to know there are others just like me, who have been what I've been through. I call them "my people" now.
They're my friends, but I think of them as my family. Every night I go to a meeting and "fit in" with over 100 people who are just like me. After the meeting there are usually a few groups that go out for dinner or coffee, and often we get together on weekends for BBQ's, camping, movies, etc. I met my GF in recovery, sometimes she attends meetings with me and she has a deep understanding of alcoholism and addictions.
What we "need", not want, will come in time. I kept wanting my ex and the friends we had together back, but I got exactly what I needed, more true relationships in recovery than I ever dreamed was possible.