Masking makes it difficult for neurodivergent people to connect with others. Yet, in our world, it often feels necessary. What if we could change that?
Masking inhibits open expression and makes it more difficult to connect despite conforming to these norms."Hey! You know there is a dog out there that's as princess-like as a poodle but not?" I sang as I bounced my 11-year-old self into my counselor's office. This was my hour to talk, and I wanted to talk about dogs. Most people wouldn't entertain my passion, but she was my captive audience.
I recognized that there were many things adults around me wanted me to do differently. It wasn't a thing of not wanting to. These"skills" didn't align with me or how my brain worked. They helped me disguise myself as what I thought they thought was an acceptable person. People I met later in life showed me that I am acceptable as is.Masking is a strategy used by neurodivergent people and people with mental health conditions to hide their"different" traits.
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