Autistic Masking isn’t just “hiding who you are” or “pretending to be NT”
It’s watching your face
Editing your tone
Bracing for reactions
Suppressing your needs and thinking you have none
Performing safety
Putting yourself last
All at once.
All the time.
You wonder why you’re tired
Mati | The Autistic Coach
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