Hi and welcome!
I am also a submissive, but I am a strong, decisive and capable woman. I believe firmly that my submissive nature is the balance for my vanilla life. I am at my best when both sides are met.
There are several ways to learn...
Find other submissives to talk to. I believe submissives make good.mentors for submissives. Sure, there is a lot to be learned from Dominants about submission and the dynamic. But I do think that learning from and speaking to other subbies is the best.
Another is to attend munches. There will probably be one in your area. These differ from play parties and will introduce you into your local BDSM scene.
I didn't follow that route. I started learning by reading. I read quite literally everything that is available here on this forum. Also, i visited many others and ...as with many things in life...Google is your friend. Once you get past the porn, there is some really good information available.
Books... Jay Wiseman is one author that pop's into my mind.
Ask questions when you have them and don't only accept one person's view as correct.
These ideas would give you a pretty solid foundation to start from.
Best of luck and have fun.
Feel free to inbox me, if in need of a chat.
j.