Hi Mrsr
I cant add much more that the advice that has already been posted but a couple of ideas are.
Write a letter to everyone you want explain ho you feel and what your needs are. Another choice is, I would be happy or you th phone me for a chat if you think this would be of any help. I know its nothing like face to face but the distance between us prevents that.
PM me if you want my number.
Even if you only want it as a 'just in case'