For minds that see the world differently.
A place for people who feel deeply and sometimes feel alone.
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I feel too much — but that’s okay.
Art that speaks what words can’t.The story behind the art, the emotion, and the reason this space exists. Turn the sound on to listen.
I’m 19, from Goole, and I have autism, ADHD + FASD.
For years, I felt like I saw the world differently but didn’t know how to explain it.
I know what it feels like to think you’re the only one.
You’re not.
That’s why I’m building Raw Emotion.
A place where people can be honest.
A place where people feel understood.
A place where nobody has to pretend they’re okay.
If that’s you...
Welcome.
Feel Seen. Feel Understood.
Art from the heart.
Loud colours. Real feelings.
No filters. No pretending.
Even in the chaos, there is hope.
The reason art saved my life is because it was always there for me. It understood me in a way no other person ever could. That’s why I created Raw Emotion—a place built around art, books, and honest stories. My hope is that what saved me might help someone else feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.
Featured on BBC News
A student born with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is hoping to inspire others with his artwork.
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My first book — the emotions, struggles and experiences that shaped my life, told through raw artwork, photography and honest reflection.
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The journey continues — resilience, emotion, and the realities of living in a world where many struggles remain unseen.
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A true story about pain, hope, and finding a way forward — for those who struggle and need to know they are not alone.
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A heartfelt story about loneliness, hope, resilience, and the healing power of creativity — for anyone who has ever felt invisible or misunderstood.
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Listen to Raw Emotion — The Podcast by Alex Raw on Amazon.
Listen on Amazon →New art, new words, new ways to feel less alone — this is just the beginning.
Feel Seen. Feel Understood.
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