I am at a weak point.

[festive1]

I'd suggest checking out ACA or ACoA. Yes, they are 12 step programs (and I have my own issues with that), however, I've met several good people and it's a supportive atmosphere to hash out all sorts of crap that comes from growing up in a dysfunctional home. It's for adult children of alcoholics, but they also welcome people from other dysfunctional families (i.e. neglect, mentally ill parents, sexual abuse, and the like).

[Fruity]

Become a swinger.

or any of those other clubs everybody mentioned. Same thing only different.

[Ryantology]

I have heard religion described as poisoned mother's milk. In other words, if you are raised in a religion, and your social capital is derived from that religion, it is even more difficult to separate yourself from it.
This is my problem.

I am in a situation in which I have no family I can trust, not because they are religious, but because they are dysfunctional and have major issues that prevent them from being a supportive network. I am often tempted to return to religion and join a church, not because I believe the teachings, but because I need a close-knit community to belong to, especially when life gets rough.

Any ideas?

Trading one dysfunctional organization for one which is certainly worse won't help.

There are countless groups and social circles in which one may find what you're looking for without having to submit yourself to the misanthropy and backwards-thinking of a place of worship. Whatever interests you have, there's probably a group talking about it.

[Violet]

While you're at a weak point, would you mind planting this charge along it? Saves me a walk.

[Aractus]

Hi Freedom I read your post last night, and thought about it.

I have heard religion described as poisoned mother's milk. In other words, if you are raised in a religion, and your social capital is derived from that religion, it is even more difficult to separate yourself from it.
This is my problem.

I am in a situation in which I have no family I can trust, not because they are religious, but because they are dysfunctional and have major issues that prevent them from being a supportive network. I am often tempted to return to religion and join a church, not because I believe the teachings, but because I need a close-knit community to belong to, especially when life gets rough.

Any ideas?

Your first option is to approach your previous church and ask if there are any social groups that you can be a part of. Maybe there are groups that meet for a shared interest outside of religious activity (sport, movies, gym, hunting, etc). A real Christian isn't going to exclude you from participating in such groups based on your religion.

Your second option is to find a specific support group that meets for a similar purpose. I know a few that operate here. Weight Watchers, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc. There do exist groups like this for general purpose support, maybe this would be something you could benefit from.

I hope one of these options offers a solution to your present situation, let us know how you go!