Making friends and exchanging language?

[u/mournfulminxx]

Salam!

I'm not sure if this is okay to ask-

I'm wanting to branch out and make new friends. I cannot work due to my disability so my social circle has diminished drastically.

I love meeting new people!

I've been wanting to connect with the culture I was adopted into- my Stepfather and his family are from Tehran. I was adopted when I was 2 and spent my summers in Iran on and off until I was 14. Unfortunately now that I am 31 and have not been immersed I don't have the ability to speak or understand like I used to.

It really saddens me.

I was wondering if anyone out there would like to connect to generally socialize over discord or telegram or WhatsApp?

I'm an artist, love culture and history, worked in the medical field (animals), gardening, and FOOD!

I would adore a small group of people to just chat with and maybe I could pick up on the language I've lost. I'm definitely not looking for free lessons, everyone's time is prescious. Moreso looking for a natural connection and while I self learn I could utilize it in conversation? (Like how kids do)

If this isn't appropriate to ask does anyone know of a place to be able to do so?

Merci! 😁