It is important to have a circle of Christians friends, which I do have.
But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.
I can say I have become far more open about what I believe.
But if you have a solid walk with the Lord, then you wont fear that failure.
I have a group of people, about 40, in a local church in Surrey in England, who pray for me regularly.
We need to pray and read the Bible every day, and regardless of whatever else happens to you, that tends to keep you close to Him, because you are constantly in touch through His Word.