Hi chell234,
Welcome to the forum and well done on taking a positive step towards becoming gamble-free.
I think many gamblers myself included can associate with our friends and family wanting the best for us and providing advice, but at the same time not having a full understanding of what we are going through. That is where forums like this and/or meetings can help fill that gap, everyone here is going through gambling recovery and so we can generally relate to each other’s situations., feelings, etc and provide advice.
You asked specifically about starting out the unknown journey ahead, I would recommend attending the New Members Practical Advice groups as a great starting point that are held on Mondays and Thursdays where you can receive some great advice on how to start your Journey.