My Experience With Autistic Unmasking

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[AutisticBarbie]

I tried unmasking but always got penalized when I did. You are brave for not living behind a persona like I do most of the time 😂❤

[gillb]

I am loving unmasking. Its taking time to untangle what is the mask, what is my ND and what is me but the more I unmask the more I realise how ridiculous some of the things we have to pretend to do and be to fit into NT life are and how many lovely things about myself I have had to hide. I'm also finding that being open about my autism is positive with most people if you can overcome the initial infantalisation. People dont know how to react when you say you are autistic and assume you have learning disabilities but the more people encounter ND people I think the better they will become at reacting to it

[kellychuba]

Unlearning shame has been very hard but your channel helps.

[kelseydeboer]

I relate as someone with ADHD and severe social anxiety. Can I say your skin is glowing?! Do you do a skincare routine?

[misspat]

I don’t think I ever masked, which explains the truly massive amount of rejection I’ve experienced in life. It seems that the majority of people consider being displeasing a capital offense. 😔

[stephenie]

I like you for who you are, even though I’m sure there are parts of you I don’t know because who puts 100% of themselves online. Whoever your whole you is, I like you.