Saphira, I think you're doing great and I know you will find your way with friends. Just take things slowly. One thing that I learned about myself was that I used to have expectations of friends. In other words, if I did something for them, I would expect them to do something for me. Needless to say, I faced a lot of disappointment. In recovery, I try to keep my expectations in check when I meet people, and just wait and see what happens.
And, as Dee said, volunteering is the best. My volunteer job saved me in every way when I was in the early years of recovery and I met some of the best women I have ever known. What a gift!