I'mME |
8 months ago •
Mar 9, 2024
8 months ago •
Mar 9, 2024
I'mME • Mar 9, 2024
aradialspire wrote: I'mME wrote: sissy rosie wrote: Well, I suspect I'm autistic (albeit with low support needs), so masking is part of the package. I've certainly had moments where I've turned down human interaction because I've been in a comfortable space and talking on the phone/via Discord would require me to move out of that. I'm still learning what's the mask and what's my genuine self, though.
In a more general fashion, we all wear masks to an extent and show parts of ourselves depending on how well we know the people we're with. I'm much quieter with people I don't know, than those I feel I can be more myself with. sissy Rosie, That is not a mask, that's part of your personality. I think they're referring to "autistic masking", where a person on the spectrum will hide (either consciously or subconsciously) their autistic traits from others so they appear neurotypical. It's more of a survival skill/adaptation to avoid harm than it is a personality trait. Aradial (auto correct wanted to make your name Radical, 🤣) I understood sissie Rosie on that part. I see that I was not clear on my point. When they are quiet with new people is the part that I believe is their personality. Thoughts? @sissie Rosie Your thoughts? |
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