My new therapist is also autistic and they asked me to envision who I could be if if I shed 50+ years of masking and let myself be fully, authentically me. It’s so exciting…I simultaneously grin and tear up when I think about it. I think I’ve been waiting for permission without realizing it. I can’t wait to see who emerges from this. #AutisticJoy#Unmasking#AutisticUnmasking#UnmaskingAutism#ActuallyAutistic@actuallyautistic
A couple of months ago, I read something on here that quite literally changed my life. It sent me on an unexpected journey of self-discovery that continues to this day. When you’re 54, you don’t expect too many surprises about who you are. But when I read a thread on here about being autistic, something just clicked. So I went down the rabbit hole, read a bunch of articles, did some self-evaluations, and came to the inescapable conclusion that I am autistic. #actuallyautistic
@johncormier YES! I often report that #unmasking feels so much like #ComingOut as #LGBTQ. Your description is spot on. The process never ends, especially when our difference is #invisible. I really appreciate your sharing your journey though! It’s a message more people should hear. The struggle is real.