Episode 19: Questions and Answers: Redefining Identity Through Autism Discovery
Many questions around identity often come up for adults who have been masking their whole lives and discover later in life that they are Autistic.
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, answer some of the questions sent to them from podcast listeners about identity and moving forward in life after autism discovery.
Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:
- Hear answers to questions like, how do you know who you really are beyond the mask, can you still enjoy your masked life and live as your authentic self, are you defined by your autistic traits?
- Understand the process of self-discovery and how it can manifest for different people, as well as some ways to express your newfound identity.
- Learn strategies to reshape the way you structure your time, commitments, and priorities to protect your energy and live a more balanced life.
The process of self-discovery and learning can be challenging. You might feel grief that can arise from losing or feeling disconnected from the masked version of your life, but you also can experience a feeling of liberation as you explore the new version of yourself, and you’ll have the opportunity to understand and honor your needs.
Resources
What is Masking in Autism? Autistic Masking Explained (blog post): https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/what-is-masking-in-autism?rq=masking
Autistic Masking Workbook:
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- For Clinical Use, use code: Unmasking25-Clinical here (https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergentstore/p/autistic-masking-therapy-resources)
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The Autistic Burnout Workbook
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