Taking the First Step Towards Islam

Salaam everyone, I'm sharing my journey here. I grew up in a Catholic background but have always felt drawn to Islam since I was young, thanks to a teacher who introduced me to it. Going to church and learning about concepts like the trinity never quite made sense to me-it felt like something was missing. Even after trying different Christian churches, I couldn't find that connection. But through my own research and reading, I found myself coming back to Islam. Just listening to the surahs or reading the Quran brings me so much peace and clarity, mashaAllah. I've already been living by some Islamic principles, like avoiding pork and believing in one God, for about two years now. The biggest hold-up for me has been taking the shahada, because I'm scared of going through this alone, knowing many people around me might not understand or accept my choice. It would be easier if I had Muslim friends to guide me, but I don't. Still, I feel it's time to take that first step. Any advice from the community?