Weights won’t destroy your joints and will make you stronger.
I’ve been training heavy for 39 years smartly, and have no joint issues, and I’m still strong. Look into Jim Wendlers 5/3/1 program with the body weight assistance template. It has you doing minimal volume of weights as the core movement with body weight assistance movements. You’ll be doing squats, deadlifts, bench, and OHP, followed by body weight assistance work.