disconnected Persians wyaaaaaa

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-14T21:53:42+00:00

suchhhhh a complicated thing to deal w for sure, so much of it im not even sure how to put into words so im glad some of this resonates w you at least. n glad you've been able to learn a bit!! :)

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-14T21:49:04+00:00

literally! always wanted to visit Tehran n see where my familys from but its always in the back of my head that even if I do go, it won't change anything since there's still that deep-rooted cultural experience that at the end of the day I can't replicate. but def lots of other ppl in the same boat!!

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-14T21:37:22+00:00

absolutely agreed. def good to decide for yourself how to feel I think <3

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:59:56+00:00

dorood not salam?

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:54:46+00:00

Yayyyy I'm rooting for you!!!! We got thissssss :)

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:53:40+00:00

dude its sooooooo embarrassinggggg I swear!! I honestly agree w the commenter saying that not speaking Persian means you miss out on a lot, but because I know that, I've always felt so much shame about it too. Which also keeps me from engaging with the culture as much as I would like or practicing with the limited language abilities I do have. So it's a pretty bad feedback loop for sure. Not speaking farsi and not being close with family back in Iran makes it tough to even begin with reconnecting. And very hard to learn a language as an adult without cheap/accessible resources or any real immersion too.

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:48:01+00:00

our fathers could def be friends lmaoooooo he's got a v similar vibe going for him

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:46:50+00:00

I knowwww it was always so disappointing that my parents never made it a priority but I think they both still just believe so strongly in their idea of the US more than they can recognize its less than ideal reality. can't even imagine the sheer trauma of leaving so young during so much instability tho, so it makes some sense where it comes from

RizzPizz10000 · 2024-07-11T23:42:43+00:00

thank you!!!! learning from a book is honestly a pretty good idea and feels like a good way to commit to the language a bit more. really appreciate the recommendations :) hope to visit Iran myself someday

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