I did not have a month or two or three. I needed a solution and I needed it NOW.
I raised my hand in the meeting and said, "I am new and I need a sponsor NOW. Please see me after the meeting. Thank you." Several women came up to me after and I got their numbers. After a couple phone conversations, I found one.
As for holding hands, there are many who choose not to. Two weeks ago I was next to such a man and he simply said, "I don't hold hands." That was it. So we didn't. NO big deal AT ALL.
Glad you are here.