Hi Jen. I'm glad you posted. I'm sort of in a similar situation with almost no friends left and the few living far away or, in my case, fading away from my life. I get a lot of social interaction online. I am able to often get out of the house for a little bit and go to places I feel comfortable. I don't have a social anxiety, but had a bit of agoraphobia years back. I wish you could get a therapist, but I know they cost a lot. CBT skills you can find online may help a bit.

I am sorry you can't afford medications. I don't think anyone should have to do without medications. Unlike some people, I do believe it should be universally available.