(((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) I know how you feel, I have been there got the T shirt, postcard and souvenir mug!
I have no family contact at all and only have colleagues and acquaintances through my trustee work but as for true friends who I can talk to about things I have none, so I would be happy for you to let steam off my direction, I am pretty thick skinned, I may not be entirely knowledgeable about how to help you but I am good at thinking outside the box to find solutions and I don't give up easily!