How We Got Here is a channel for people who want to understand why things are happening, not just what’s trending.

I break down current news and politics, connect them to the history that shaped them, and draw on books and lived autistic experience to add the context that’s usually missing from public conversations. When you understand how systems are built, who they serve, and who they leave out, the world starts to make a lot more sense.

About Me:

Alicia Trautwein is an autistic writer and educator whose work focuses on education, disability, and public understanding. She is the creator of The Mom Kind, a platform centered on autism and parenting, and produces educational content that explores how history, current events, and systems shape everyday life.