Why I’m Building This Community
I didn’t originally set out to build a community.
I was just trying to survive.
For years, I felt like I was drowning in a world that never seemed to have space for the way my brain worked, the way words came out (or didn’t), or the intensity with which I felt everything. I shut down my creativity, lost my sense of self, and spent a long time in a very dark place.
And then… I came back to art.
Messy, imperfect, defiant art.
Art that didn’t care if I was “skilled.”
Art that let me breathe.
Around the same time, I finally got an autism diagnosis at 49. Suddenly, everything made sense. It didn’t erase the pain, but it gave me a map—and a reason to stop hiding. That moment cracked something open in me. And once it did, I couldn’t go back.
I believe this community will grow out of that crack.
From a place of healing, not perfection.
From a refusal to mask.
From a fierce love for the ND and disabled community.
From a need for real-talk, soft chaos, and creative expression that doesn’t cater to neurotypical standards of success or communication.
What You’ll Find Here
This space is for anyone who’s ever felt too much, not enough, or just “too weird” to belong. It’s for the creatives, the late-diagnosed, the overwhelmed, the emotionally intelligent chaos muffins, and the ones still figuring it out.
Here, you’ll find:
Art that feels like exhaling
A blog with raw, validating stories about autism, dyspraxia, disability, healing, and what it means to be human
A podcast that blends humor, depth, neurodivergent reality checks, and the occasional overshare
Courses and creative resources made for ND brains—designed to help you express yourself, find clarity, and stay grounded when the world is too much
Coaching that’s supportive, affirming, and totally unpretentious—no corporate vibes, just real connection, real tools, and a whole lot of "you’re not broken"
A growing community where masking is optional, meltdowns are understood, and nobody expects you to be “fine” all the time
I’m building this because I need it—and maybe you do too.
Whether you’re here for the art, the tools, the healing, or just a soft place to land—I’m so glad you found your way here.
Welcome to AuRTistic Expressions.
Let’s make some beautiful, messy things together.
