If you were my daughter, I would be so very proud of you! Heck, I'm proud of you as it is!
In some ways, your story reminds me of my sweetie's journey. She too kept an open mind and wasn't impressed IN THE LEAST by "letters" or as you call it , tent talk, and as everyone has said, there's ALWAYS plenty of that.
Like you, she was searching for the girls she could call "sister". Across the board, she met wonderful individuals in every chapter.
Considering ALL the houses, where she ended up, was the perfect place for HER. I hope you find the perfect home for YOU.