Actually, my 'story' can be read on my homepage here.
But fractals:
I've always told my husband kareldg (his RR name):
"I will never do make art with the PC, "no way"!
I always made art in the most diverse ways, and with all kinds of materials.
From pottery to wall hangings, and oil painting.

Then I got PTSD, and my concentration to paint, and the like with real materials, was no longer sufficient.

Alternatively, in order to flee from all complaints, I started with photography, and Karel made me familiar with Fractal Explorer.
Then I went to try Apophysis 3D Hack.
What I find incredibly fun to do.

I would like to do more programs. (f.e. Ultra fractal and Mandelbulb)
But work on the PC, and especially reading text, gives me a lot more pain in my head and face. So, I have to postpone that.
Coming back to my preconceptions about making art via the PC:
I never thought, it would be so nice to do.