“To be seen and heard as your full self is the beginning of real healing.”

Curated by Courtney: autistic, soft-spoken, and finally unmasked.

Featured Stories

Behind-the-Scenes of The Soft Loud: How I Built My Blog as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Black Woman

I’m known for being impulsive, and admittedly, the inception of The Soft Loud was kind of spur-of-the-moment. Except… this time felt different from all the…

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Featured Stories

The Day I Saw Myself on Paper: Eve Brown and Me

I’m the type of ridiculous, irrational person who reads based on the seasons — just like your local bookstore rotates through themes, so do I….

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A Soft, Loud Summer: Sensory-Friendly Ways to Enjoy the Season

I’m going to hold your hand when I tell you this—Summer doesn’t have to mean loud BBQs, crowded pool parties, or chaotic girls’ trips. It’s…

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Autism & Identity

The Soft Loud: Finding Myself as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Black Woman 

For most of my life, I struggled with the lack of a sense of belonging and didn’t know how to make sense of the void…

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Meet the Writer Behind The Soft Loud

Meet the Writer Behind The Soft Loud

I’m Courtney — writer, playlist curator, and quiet creative behind The Soft Loud. Sometimes, you’ll meet CoCo — a visual narrator who helps bring this world to life. But at its heart, this space is deeply personal.

I’m a late-diagnosed autistic Black woman writing through identity, softness, and second chances. The Soft Loud is my quiet rebellion — a cozy space for deep feelers, creative late bloomers, and women like us who grew up loud on the inside.

Welcome to the Soft Loud Studio

Welcome to the Soft Loud Studio

A cozy digital nook for gentle reflection, playlists, resources, and slow creativity — all designed for women who grew up loud on the inside.

Inside, you’ll find curated tools, quiet joys, and soft space to unmask, explore, and create at your own pace.

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