How did you find your people or support system?

I feel alone, even though I know there are people who’d want to be friends with me. The issue is, I find most of them either shallow or only interested in what they can get from me.

A lot of people seem too materialistic or focused on worldly things. What I really want is depth, a genuine connection, a sense of sisterhood or brotherhood. I’m looking for people who can give thoughtful advice, help me make sense of things, and truly be there, not those pretending to be “friends.”

I value self-awareness and integrity, but it’s hard to find others who feel the same. After being betrayed by so called friends, I’ve developed zero tolerance for disrespect.

I’ve learned that patterns in behavior reveal a lot about someone’s values. If someone disrespects me, I don’t call it out anymore. I just walk away. I know it says more about them than it does about me.

Right now, I’m trying to build a meaningful support system. I’m not sure where to start, but I know it’s going to take some trial and error.