Hey 👋
Today, let’s explore something close to the heart for many of us: creativity.
Not the polished kind you see in galleries or on stage (though that’s great too), but the kind that helps you process a hard day, express something that words can’t touch, or feel more like yourself in a world that often feels too loud.
If you’re highly sensitive and LGBTQ+, there’s a good chance creativity may have been a way of coping, connecting, and making meaning.
What does being highly sensitive have to do with creativity?
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you probably feel things deeply, pick up on people’s moods or energy shifts and get overwhelmed by external and internal noise.
It can be a lot. But it also gives you a rich inner world, and for many of us, that depth naturally pours into art, music, writing, or movement.
You don’t need to call yourself an artist to be creative. You just need to notice that you create, whether that’s journaling to get through the day, designing your home space, writing poems in your notes app, or designing your own gender expression.
Queer identity + creativity = truth-telling
Being LGBTQ+ often means navigating a world that doesn’t fully see us. Creativity gives us room to:
- Explore our identities
- Process pain, pride, and everything in between
- Tell the truth, especially when it’s messy
- Share joy and celebration in bold and quiet, beautiful ways
For many of us, making things isn’t optional; it’s how we survive. It’s how we make sense of the chaos, reclaim our stories, and connect with others.
Why highly sensitive queer folks are often creative
Here’s the magic of being a queer HSP:
- You feel deeply, which means your creativity and art come from a real place.
- You notice small details and bigger themes, which is perfect for storytelling, detail work, and nuance.
- You care deeply, which makes your creative work a form of connection.
We use art to express what can’t be said, to create belonging, and to remind each other we’re not alone. Think about drag, for example. It’s not just about performance, it’s empowerment. It’s transformation. It’s resistance. It’s art rooted in truth.
Creativity is healing
Growing up queer and sensitive isn’t always easy. Rejection, shame, and feeling like the odd one out can leave deep marks. But creativity lets us process all of that. It gives us a way to heal and connect.
Writing. Drawing. Dancing. Singing. Moving. All ways to say: I’m here. I’m real. This is my truth.
Creative spaces = safer spaces
The world can feel intense. But creative spaces, whether it’s a queer online group, a creative studio, or your own curated home, can be where we finally feel safe, free, and seen.
We need more of that.
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Until next time, take care 💛
​Aimee (she/her)​
​Founder @sensitiveandqueer
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