Masking isn’t just a deliberate choice - it’s often an unconscious performance shaped by a world that demands we conform.
Autistic humans mask to survive, to navigate spaces not built for us.
It’s exhausting, but it’s also adaptive.
Autistic humans mask to survive, to navigate spaces not built for us.
It’s exhausting, but it’s also adaptive.
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Unmasking doesn’t mean rejecting masking entirely.
It’s about creating moments where we can show up authentically, even while navigating the pressures to perform.
It’s about finding balance and reclaiming our energy.