Tag: mental health

Masking Neurodiversity

Masking, Burnout, and Quietly Falling Apart When You Get Home

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From the outside you might look calm and capable; at home you’re collapsing on the sofa, forgetting to eat and avoiding people. This article explores how long-term masking can feed into autistic burnout, what “quietly falling apart” can look like in everyday life, and offers small, realistic ways to unmask safely and protect your limited energy.

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Informing Others of Neurodiversity

Telling People You’re Neurodivergent: Who, When, and Whether to Say Anything

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Deciding whether to tell people you’re neurodivergent can feel huge. This article explores the pros and cons of disclosure with family, at work and in community roles, and shares how I’ve handled it so far as an autistic adult, employee, PhD student, parent and Beaver Scout Leader.

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