Why I Started a Quiet YouTube Channel

I recently started a YouTube channel, and before I share more videos, I wanted to explain the why behind it — because it matters.

About six months ago, I was mostly confined to bed due to severe back pain. The kind of pain that doesn’t just stop you from doing things — it slowly takes pieces of you with it. I couldn’t do the art forms I’d always loved, and over time, that loss began to weigh heavy on me emotionally.

During that time, my daughter showed me how to make a simple keychain — something small I could do from bed without pushing my body past its limits. That small moment mattered more than she probably realized. It gave me a way back into creating when everything else felt out of reach.

From there, curiosity took over. I started experimenting on my own — first with wire wrapping, then beaded designs, and now branching into a bit of leather work as my comfort and ability slowly allowed. Each new skill came from exploring, learning, and adapting the process to what my body could handle on any given day.

The quiet nature of this work became just as important as the work itself. I have ADHD, and calmer, process-focused visuals help me stay engaged far more than fast-paced or talk-heavy content. On top of that, I deal with recurring voice loss when I talk too much, which makes voiceover and commentary difficult at times. Choosing a no-talking format wasn’t a limitation — it was a way to work with my body instead of against it.

That’s why my YouTube channel is intentionally no-talking and ASMR-style. It reflects how I actually create — quietly, intentionally, and without pressure to perform. It’s the kind of content I enjoy watching and the kind that helps me stay present.

Alongside this creative journey, I work full time and am also in college, learning to balance responsibilities, health challenges, and creativity all at once. This channel isn’t about perfection or trends. It’s about making space for creativity, even when life gets difficult and filled with pain.

If you enjoy calm visuals, natural sounds, and watching the process unfold without commentary, you may feel at home here. If you prefer more energetic or talk-heavy content, that’s completely okay too — this space simply lives in a quieter lane.

I’m still learning as I go, and I’m grateful for the people who show up with kindness and curiosity.

You can find my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@effingcre8tive

Thank you for supporting small creators and the quiet forms of creativity that often go unnoticed.