autistic masking

The Silent Pain of Autistic Masking for 50+ Years

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We neurodivergent women who have been masking for decades inevitably hit autistic burnout. How it happens, my story, and how to begin recovery. The story (Can writer’s block really be an autistic burnout symptom?) The words on the screen mocked me. They mocked me because they stood as rigid as an ancient Greek pillar, refusing … Read more

The Hidden Truth About Autistic Masking in Women Over 40

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Autistic masking in women over 40 is more prevalent than even the experts realize. If you suspect you or a loved one is masking their neurodivergence, this article will help you reach a tentative conclusion. Some women reach their forties and fifties feeling more confident and bold than ever. Buzz cut? Heck yeah! Tell that … Read more

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