From Masking To Freedom: Finding Power & Confidence In My Autistic Self

Autistic masking is a complex and often exhausting process in which autistic people consciously or unconsciously suppress or hide their natural autistic traits in efforts to fit into social groups and meet societal expectations. A process that can build anxiety for autistic people and cause them to lose their self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as displaying other unusual behaviours. While masking can allow autistic people to navigate the world safely, it comes at a high personal cost for their wellbeing and identity.

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