Sounds like you're doing well Rysing. I also found journalling helpful in the early stages. Many times I sat in bed feverishly writing, and it does help to get it out onto paper. I don't do it so much now, but it's always there to go back to.
Nice that you're spending time with friends, and good luck with the NC! :-)
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus