I'm a cyclist, not a trickcyclist, so I have been struggling to come up with advice for you, Louise, but something you said on another thread tickled one of my few remaining brain cells.
Think about using a local church as a stepping stone. They have contacts, business people, etc.. They might love to have a JW survivor in their midst.
You are a rather charming young lady, so smile sweetly and charm your way into their lives.