When we leave the world of the dead "alcoholism", sorrowfully, we lose contact with the outside world. My thought on this might be that they weren't friends afterall. Merely acquaintances. A friend would stand by you, hug and support you and extend the hand of love at times of need. So, after reading everyone's posts, I realize I've never really had any friends since I've met my husband over 30 years ago. It's been so long, I don't know if I would know how to recognize the signs of true friendship.
It would make my heart glad to know that I had even 1 friend. A true friend.
I pray that everyone could be blessed with that 1 true friend.
Blessings, Kathy