been down that road after having some sobriety
oh yes
the family and friends were very disappointed with me
but
after some proven sober time
they get back into showing their trust and love
just start over
these things happen (sometimes)
if we continue drinking they will all pull away from us
in my case only because they wish not to see me
self destruct as before
it's hard on them normies that love us to watch us slip down the drain

because we all known
many drunks never return

Mountainman