The CR is a very diverse place where we debate many opposing views in Yiddishkeit.
This is not a great place to find practical direction.
Each one of us has the groups that we might think you should stay away from.
As a Lubavitcher, I think a wonderful way to get closer to Yiddishkeit is with Chabad (I know Rabbi Levin, he’s a great guy!)
Practically, I think you should find a local orthodox Jew (or better, a rabbi) whom your family is already acquainted with, even a little bit (I’m sure there’s someone), and ask him to connect you with someone to move forward with.
Much hatzlacha,
it may be a bumpy journey, but stay strong and don’t give up!