Softspoke Collective is intentionally built as a space where people are respected, welcomed, and allowed to exist as they are.

Our events are open to people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, body types, abilities, neurotypes, and backgrounds. We especially hold space Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other people of color. We welcome the gays and theys + more. We welcome neurodivergent, introverted, anxious, quiet, weird, and in-between people.

You do not have to explain yourself here.
You do not have to perform identity or confidence.
You do not have to be “normal,” polished, or loud.

What This Means in Practice

• Harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior is not tolerated

• Pronouns are respected

• Passing is always allowed

• Participation is optional and consent-based

• Quiet is welcome

• Boundaries are honored

Softspoke events are designed to reduce pressure, not add to it. That includes how we listen, how we share space, and how we treat one another.

Our spaces are creative and community-based. We aim to hold thoughtful, humane space.

Bottom Line

If you’ve ever felt out of place in creative spaces
If you’ve been talked over, overlooked, or expected to toughen up
If you move through the world a little differently

You belong here.

Softspoke is built for listening, respect, and care. Always.

Collective Caring

Softspoke believes creative spaces don’t exist in a vacuum.
We’re part of a wider community, and care doesn’t stop at the page.

Below are local and national resources for support, safety, and connection.

Local Resources (904 Area)

• Hubbard House
  Emergency shelter, outreach, and support for survivors of domestic violence.

• Quigley House
  Advocacy, counseling, and prevention services for domestic violence and sexual assault.

• JASMYN
  Support, housing assistance, and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.

(This list may grow over time as we build relationships and learn what’s most helpful.)

National Support Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the website for chat support and resources.

• RAINN
  National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673).

Neurodivergent Support & Community Resources

• The Society for Neurodiversity (S4Nd)
  A community and movement supporting people who identify as neurodivergent and their allies, rooted in dignity and self-advocacy.

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
  A national nonprofit run by and for autistic people that advances disability rights and community inclusion.

• CHADD – National ADHD Support Organization
  Offers local support groups, education, and encouragement for adults and families living with ADHD.

A Note on Care & Boundaries

Softspoke gatherings are creative and community-centered.
They are not therapy, treatment, or crisis intervention.

If you find that something brought up during an event feels heavy, overwhelming, or activating, support exists beyond the space (and it’s okay to reach for it).

You are allowed to take care of yourself.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are not alone.