Building a circle of friends

I would like to get to know some people more that would like to get to know me. I want to build a circle of friends that I can begin to trust and who are also ex-members. If you would like to get to know me more, let me know here and I would like to e-mail you back and forth. I want friends in the ex-family community. Friendship is a process that takes both parties time to build and both parties, all parties must choose, want to know the other person more. I need friends for support who can relate to things I have posted or who want the same (getting to know others better, and developing friendships)! I would like to hear from others what were things that led to your leaving the family? How did others feel immediately after leaving, and how do others feel now? What support has been the most effective for you?