One piece of advice that is very important: beware of false friends. There is a woman in Flatbush who is known to prey on vulnerable teenagers and older singles. Goes by the name Removed pending confirmation. She pretends to be very caring and concerned but has ended up getting many people in need of care hooked on drugs and then eventually buying drugs for her. She seems very put together and successful but that is part of how she gets people. Stick to getting advice from known reputable people.