About this episode
This episode discusses the experience of unmasking as an autistic person and the complexities involved in advocating for diversity.
Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people you’re autistic, by advocating for diversity? Here’s one story about how unmasking played out, including: The blank looks, the self-doubt, and the mental replay afterwardWhether advocacy is worth the emotional costThe tension between staying safe behind the mask… or speaking plainlyIf you’ve ever left a room and replayed every word, wondering if you revealed too much — this conversation is for you! Link to the story about Justice Kevin D...
People in this episode
Host: The Autistic Woman™
Topics covered
- unmasking
- autism advocacy
- self-doubt
- emotional cost
- mental replay
- diversity
Keywords
- unmasking
- autistic
- advocacy
- self-doubt
- mental replay
- diversity
- emotional cost
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