I had to learn to be my own best support, to find places in my life that nurtured my interests and emotional well-being, and within those places, as a natural off-shoot, I have also found like-minded people and have found mutually supportive relationships. But I had to start with me: finding the confidence and taking the risks to get out of my safety-zone and develop a fulfilling life for myself. I didn't go out with the intent of finding support from others; that has just been the natural result of being my own support.