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About Us

A photo of Ruari Mears, creator and owner of Society Neurodiversity and Cats (soneaca). Ruari is depicted with the left side of his face in shadow.
Ruari Mears

Hey there! I’m Ruari, creator of “Society Neurodiversity & Cats”, AKA soneaca – where personal experience meets social analysis, transformation meets understanding, and thoughts on social justice are often served with a side of seriously spicy curry.

My Story

Drawing from my journey through trauma, recovery, and personal growth, I explore the intersections of neurodiversity, class, politics, identity, food, and ethics. As an educator, former actor, computer scientist, and passionate vegetarian cook, I bring diverse insights to my writing. Living in a beautifully neurodiverse household, I share authentic perspectives on everything from ADHD and autism to gender identity, mixed-race relationships, and social justice. I’ll also share my culinary adventures – from growing extreme chillies to crafting vegan versions of Indian and Italian classics that challenge the notion that ethical eating means compromising on flavour. 

My writing examines how personal experiences connect to broader social issues, from economic inequality to systemic oppression, while exploring how our food choices reflect our values and connection to other sentient beings. I believe in the power of open dialogue and accessible knowledge – which is why—even though I do maintain a Patreon profile—all content will always be freely available to everyone, regardless of financial situation.

Your Patreon support enables me to:

  • Dedicate more time to creating thoughtful, well-researched content
  • Maintain content accessibility for all readers
  • Build a community focused on understanding and positive change
  • Continue advocating for social justice, neurodiversity acceptance, and ethical living
  • Share recipes and cooking techniques that make plant-based eating exciting and accessible

By becoming a patron, you’re not paying for exclusive content – you’re supporting the creation of freely accessible resources that promote understanding, empathy, and social change. Think of it as paying it forward to ensure these perspectivesand perhaps a few tear-inducing chilli growing tipsreach those who need them most.