Yeah, from someone who is dealing with the fallout of a bad relationship, I could not agree more with what you're saying. Although I do not currently struggle with addiction, I see myself in so much of what bruinsgirl27 is going through. I am not a success story in any way, I can say that isolating yourself is the worst possible thing to do, hands down. I have slowly reached out to the two or three people that I consider my friends, and it has helped. You can't expect an immediate response from everyone. With some you'll pick up right where you left off, while others just might not be interested. That is in no way a reflection on you, it's just the way it is. Right now I'm about to move back to the US and will have to find a way to make new friends, I have no idea of how I can do that but I'll keep you posted. My friends here at home will become virtual friends, but I do plan to maintain those friendships by regularly making contact. Oddly enough, people here have helped so much, even if it's just to help me vent and commiserate. Sometimes I get brilliant advice that helps me get through the day. Welcome, the people here are really nice and usually know exactly how you feel.