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Words on Purpose™

Some ideas arrive as essays.

Some arrive as poems.

Some become stories.

This is where Different On Purpose thinks out loud.

Here you’ll find writing about neuroqueering, expressive arts, parenting, community, creativity, and the shared work of building a world where more people belong.

Essays on Purpose

Essays exploring neuroqueering, expressive arts, parenting, community, and what become possible when inherited assumptions are questioned.

Poems on Purpose

Poems for children and adults exploring belonging, masking, joy grief, and beautifully different ways of being.

Books on Purpose

Explore chapters, excerpts, and behind-the-scene glimpses from upcoming books for children, families, therapists, and communities.