Tag: neurodivergent
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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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Autistic Rumination: I’m Autistic, So Why Can’t I Stop Worrying?
For many autistic adults, that feeling of being unable to stop thinking about something is all too familiar. It’s called autistic rumination. This post explores what it feels like to live with a brain that loves to deep-dive, how this can be both a strength and a source of great anxiety, and shares gentle, creative…
