Hi, I'm Arron, a 24-year-old gay man living in the vibrant city of Manchester, England. Over the past two years, I\u2019ve embarked on a deeply personal journey after being diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD. These diagnoses have opened my eyes to a whole new understanding of myself and how I interact with the world.<\/p>
As I learned more about neurodiversity, I realized that there\u2019s so much more to explore than just my own experiences. I\u2019ve developed a genuine passion for educating myself and others about various neurodiverse conditions, while discovering practical strategies to help people better understand and embrace neurodiversity.<\/p>
During this period of self-discovery, I turned to art as a way to process my feelings and navigate my diagnosis. Creating art became both a healing outlet and a form of self-expression. Now, I\u2019m taking it a step further by sharing that artwork through my clothing line, FoolTwentyTwo\u2014a brand that embodies both creativity and inclusivity.<\/p>
This blog is my way of documenting my growth as I build FoolTwentyTwo. I\u2019ll be sharing what I\u2019ve learned so far about neurodiversity, as well as my personal experiences as an artist and entrepreneur. I hope to create a space where people like me\u2014who are navigating their own diagnoses or simply curious about neurodiversity\u2014can come together, learn, and grow.<\/p>
By following my blog, you\u2019ll get a first-hand look at how FoolTwentyTwo evolves as a brand, from the early stages of creating artwork to seeing it printed on eco-friendly clothing. I\u2019m excited to share every step of this process with you, and I hope you\u2019ll join me in learning, growing, and creating something meaningful.<\/p>
Thank you for being part of this journey. Let\u2019s grow together!<\/p>","urlTitle":"welcome-to-fool-twenty-two","url":"\/blog\/welcome-to-fool-twenty-two\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/welcome-to-fool-twenty-two\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/fooltwentytwo.teemill.com\/blog\/welcome-to-fool-twenty-two\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1726158888,"updatedAt":1727708548,"publishedAt":1727708547,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":361192,"name":"fooltwentytwo"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8bjwkgtr2e9r7bvtmoknjyravjtqx8zgdhzvttdudl1ls5wc.jpeg?z=1.2&fx=0.45810382994546&fy=0.44501393631482","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8bjwkgtr2e9r7bvtmoknjyravjtqx8zgdhzvttdudl1ls5wc.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.2&fx=0.45810382994546&fy=0.44501393631482","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/8bjwkgtr2e9r7bvtmoknjyravjtqx8zgdhzvttdudl1ls5wc.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.2&fx=0.45810382994546&fy=0.44501393631482"},"metaTitle":"Fool Twenty Two 1st BBlog","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":42269,"title":"Neurodiversity","url":"\/blog\/neurodiversity\/","urlTitle":"neurodiversity","division":361192,"description":"I have learned a lot in the past two years after being diagnosed I am hoping to sell my artwork to create funds to help support neurodiverse people though their experiences","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/0rujxzfxj0qlhtdo9vzplyeduiti95dzw340keitnvxvpza6.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/0rujxzfxj0qlhtdo9vzplyeduiti95dzw340keitnvxvpza6.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":42504,"title":"My Journey with Autism, ADHD & Identity","url":"\/blog\/my-journey-with-autism-adhd-identity\/","urlTitle":"my-journey-with-autism-adhd-identity","division":361192,"description":"Discover Arron Ashton\u2019s personal journey with Autism, ADHD, and growing up gay in the north of England. Learn how neurodivergence and identity shaped his life and inspired FoolTwentyTwo, a brand for embracing individuality and inclusion.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/qcgnhanybdmuktjaxej3u6l0ptkbqnfisteeqmmhmaqjik8v.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/qcgnhanybdmuktjaxej3u6l0ptkbqnfisteeqmmhmaqjik8v.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":43386,"title":"Resilience in the Face of Systemic Challenges: My Journey","url":"\/blog\/resilience-in-the-face-of-systemic-challenges-my-journey\/","urlTitle":"resilience-in-the-face-of-systemic-challenges-my-journey","division":361192,"description":"Navigating mental health services can be an uphill battle, and for those of us who are neurodivergent, the challenge can feel even more insurmountable. Over the past two years, I\u2019ve faced numerous setbacks while trying to access the support I need as someone diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Despite these struggles, I\u2019ve learned a great deal about resilience and self-advocacy along the way","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/h8kg4s4a5orvru0xkxutjrevk6yttb2cq6rg2vzwobu2xpb8.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/h8kg4s4a5orvru0xkxutjrevk6yttb2cq6rg2vzwobu2xpb8.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}