Welcome to Hive!
Someone very close to me once said "You can't learn and grow without looking back". He was a history teacher and in his own way a big of a philosopher.
Our community isn't always perfect but it is a great place to explore your interests.
Here are a few resources you might want to check out:
@theterminal is dedicated to helping new member orientation and connecting them to communities. Discord
@minnowsupport project and their Discord chat.
RE: A New Beginning | My Introduction Post on Hive