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Masking: The Hidden Cost of Inauthenticity

by Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. | Jan 23, 2025 | About Neurodivergence

“Just put on a happy face.”That’s what my mom told me before a childhood dance recital. I didn’t realize it then, but that moment sparked a lifelong habit: masking. For neurodivergent individuals, masking means suppressing authentic behaviors to fit in. It’s not...
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