Autistic Confessions: Why I Feel Like an Impostor at Work (And What You Don’t See)
Work is supposed to be about doing your job, right? Show up, complete your tasks,…
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My Biggest Secret: I’m Smart (But I Hide It)
I have a secret, one I’ve kept hidden for most of my life. It’s not…
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I spent the rest of the day trying to act “normal.”
Imagine someone dancing to music you can’t hear or playing an invisible instrument. That’s what…
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Autistic Confessions: The Day I Was Accused of ‘Not Being Autistic Enough’
I’ll never forget the first time someone said to me, “But you don’t look autistic.”…
You Don’t See My Autism Because I’m Exhausted From Hiding It
When people say, “You don’t seem autistic,” it’s meant as a compliment, but it doesn’t…
Passing as Neurotypical: The Hidden Costs of Masking
If there were an Olympic medal for passing as neurotypical, I’d probably win gold. Years…
Why I Hide My Intelligence Like a Secret Superhero
When I was 14, my English teacher handed me back an essay with a big…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Autism Often Looks Different in Women
When I was 27 and finally diagnosed as autistic, the first thing I thought was:…