Salaam Alaikum!
Sister Niema, I am Muslim by choice as well. I converted about two years ago, so no need to feel alone and confined. Also, I enjoy having fruitful dialogues with non-Muslims; I believe such opens a wide variety of understanding--fortunately. Here, you might meet some opposition to Islam, but no doubt, the opposition that you will meet is welcomed and honest. Please enjoy yourself and Allah (swt) bless–Ameen!
From you convert brother, Ibn
