My book covers the alienation/distance that can arise with friends and family, too. It's often that they just don't know how to deal with the feelings that the A brings up in them, but it can come off as judgement.
HWA, I posted the title on FB. If you are interested, and don't see it, I can PM it to you.
TTD - some friends we lose in the D or separation, for sure! That was harsh. Good on you for your reaction!