Tag: Autistic Masking
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Unpacking the Double Mask: My Life at the Intersection of Autism and LGBTQ+ Identity
A personal look at the intersection of autism and LGBTQ+ identity, and the difference between masking and code-switching.
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Permission Not Required: My Journey with Autistic People Pleasing & Conflict Avoidance
As a late-diagnosed autistic man, I realised I was constantly asking for permission I didn’t need. A personal look at autistic people pleasing and conflict avoidance.
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My Exhausting Performance: Beginning the Journey of Autistic Unmasking
For many late-diagnosed autistics, ‘masking’ is an exhausting performance. Follow my personal journey of autistic unmasking on ‘A way illuminated’—from burnout and confusion to discovering an authentic self.
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The Song That Sounds Like My Autistic Soul: Finding Myself in an Animated Movie Soundtrack
It’s strange how a song can hit you. For this late-diagnosed autistic, gay man, a song from an animated movie perfectly captured the pain of masking and the joy of finding your true self.
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Unmasking My Truth: 5 Personal Signs That Led Me to Suspect I Was Autistic
5 key signs that led me to suspect I was autistic.
