An hour a day I can walk into a room full of people like me and give hugs, handshakes, laugh, cry, listen and share. At least 8 hours a week +
Before meeting there's hello's and banter for 10-15 minutes and afterwards occasional lunch or coffee. Once in awhile I'll catch up outside the rooms with a friend - go to ball game, etc. Not often.
I do text and have 75 + numbers of friends. Most of those I asked for. I have a plethora of folks I can reach out to and just say hi.
Making friends was never my strong suit - but today, I think it's how I view things, As with my recovery, it seems to be my perceptions that change - not my expectations of others. Inside the rooms or outside.
Ran into a few folks at the local gym - now take a class with one. Helping others creates friendships as well............
Regardless of all that - even when I am by myself, I just no longer feel alone.