Contractions vs Braxton Hicks

Ok I need HELP. It’s been a long long time since I’ve had to deal with contractions, like years and years and years. So I’m basically a FTM again. I am so nervous I’m going to miss actual contractions and end up laboring at my home. 😂 Can anyone describe the difference between a true contraction and Braxton Hick besides the pain? I believe I’ve had Braxton Hicks as I feel them in my lower abdomen and they aren’t super painful and subside, the longest spell I had was an hour.

You just hear things about silent labor and I’m just not sure where in my body a true contraction would be or if it’s the same as Braxton Hicks? I know silly but generally fearful over here!