My first step out of Newcomers

[PositivelyMommy]

CIW, yes, you need to build your own social circle and getting your own family together and letting WeeMan know his cousins is an excellent start.

Don't worry about what others think. In the end you know who you are and people who care about you will be there to support you. People who care about gossip will float by and disappear. You will find out who your real friends are in times of trouble. So GAL. Live one day at a time so you don't get too overwhelmed. If one day is too long, then just one hour at a time. Tell yourself to try to be happy for one hour or have peace for one hour. That's how you can manage.