Maybe I'd be sober tonight.
Maybe but honestly having friends never kept me sober, John.
It was much more the commitment to staying sober no matter what.
I met new people doing volunteering, and I met new people in the course of my hobby which is playign music.
I spent years waiting for people to knock on my door but not many people did. I can count the number of times that happened,and the likelihood got less the more I drank.
I'm not blaming you or putting you down for the ay you feel tonight - it's a big leap to look for friends at our age - but you really do need to be in it to win it with friendships John - it's all about each party making an effort, bringing stuff to the table... and taking a risk
I really hope you stop drinking again soon.
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