I'm in the same space as you Silver....I have spent most of the last year alone since breaking-up with my girlfriend and getting sober. I have had trouble finding gainful employment because I can't pass a background check, which also means I have no money to spend on social endeavors. I do have many friends in my city, but I have avoided them because they don't know the extent of my alcoholism...and I am a little ashamed of admitting that I'm an unemployed alcoholic. The last time I saw my friends over a year ago, I was working and seemingly had it together. I guess I'm waiting to get back on my feet before reestablishing contact because I don't want to have a 'stigma' attached to me.