I think I'm going through something similar, I'm socially isolated so I don't have friends, just mutual acquaintances and co-workers. I come from a dysfunctional family and didn't get a lot of emotional guidance growing up (what I thought was emotional guidance as a younger woman was really just bullying, manipulation, and emotional abuse). I experience social discomfort, and this was detected with psych testing.

I'm afraid and anxious right now. I feel exposed and vulnerable. Unfortunately I ended up impulse buying a pair of shoes I don't really need to try and soothe myself. (I don't recommend it)

Then I tried looking up resources and communities like this one. I'd really like to have someone, even just one person, that I can tell everything to face-to-face who isn't my therapist, and who won't get scared off or feel burdened by the things that sometimes go wrong in my life.

If anything I'd like to ask what a reassuring whisper is to you - it can mean many things to many people. Maybe that is a good place to start?