Help What's the fastest, safest way to make close friends/relationships?

[bitofftoomuch]

I can't go on alone. I'm only managing because I'm on leave from work. I need the love and support of others to "fill up my cup". I had a close friend I lived with who did that but now we've drifted and only see each other like a few hours a week. The rest of the time I generally have no one. I can't move back in with her, not for at least several months, but I'm barely functioning. I need closeness and intimacy now but I've heard so many bad stories about people who rush into that. I'm also a trans lesbian woman which elevates risk. I'm in a mid size city. Idk how much these details matter the point is I know there isn't a substitute and that I simply need to find someone who will love me before I become too bitter, alien, and broken. How do I fast track this?

Also do not reply with "don't" or "you can't" or "idk" or "try X instead".