When I first got sober it was all over the phone,
I just couldn't be around my friends who were drunks like I was.
I isolated a lot and concentrated on myself.
I had many friends at work and, to my surprise, didn't care whether I drank or not.
In fact, one came out to me as being a recovering heroin addict, Another was sober and in AA.
So I threw myself into work in early recovery and stuck with my friends there.
This has been over ten years ago, so you'll have to forgive my memory. But early on I stayed to myself and concentrated on sobriety,
I was amazed when my true friends didn't care whether I drank or not,
They were like, 'Oh. Okay'.
And if they are true friends, I believe they will support your decision.
So, best to you and I do hope your friends understand and support you.