Masking Masking is the act of suppressing parts of ourselves to “blend in” or meet social expectations. Masking is something many people do, but for
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Toxic Workplaces: The Neurodivergent Double Standard
The neurodivergent double standard in a toxic workplace refers to the unequal expectations, assumptions, and treatment neurodivergent employees (such as those with autism, ADHD, or
Even when the winds of misunderstanding blow hard, I stay rooted in who I am.
There comes a time when you stop asking for acceptance and start embodying truth. Not to prove anything, but because to abandon who you are
Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening – Final Part: Healing in Authenticity
Reclaiming Voice, Trust, and Connection as an Autistic Survivor When the world has taught you to wear a mask just to be safe…When trust has
Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening – Part 4: Navigating Workplaces and Social Circles – How Narcissistic Patterns Show Up Beyond the Home
There’s a deeply unsettling realization that comes with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world: the mask you’ve worn to survive isn’t just hiding your autism—it’s
Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening – Part 2: The Pain of Misunderstanding
Part 2: The Pain of Misunderstanding Masking, Misreading, and the Struggle to Be Heard There is a particular kind of heartbreak that comes with being
My Voice Unchained 