Been hurt so much I'm afraid

Like the title says I've been hurt in relationships so much that I'm afraid to approach anyone for friendship even and I wish I had friends I just moved back to town and don't know anyone anymore so I have to start fresh but I'm afraid and shy to approach people how can I get past this my family is worried about me

If you have an interest in anything and I mean anything you can join a group and just restrict your relationships to that topic and group. It is a start. My husband is into poetry and computers. He is part of two groups and does work for a community radio station. I write and like other writers. If you want more it will be there, and if not you have some company. I met my husband at a writers group.