We don’t talk enough about masking as a trauma response for neurodivergents. Not in a kitchy everything is a trauma response way. In a real way. If masking equates to “I need to appear normal so I can belong,” then it’s about survival. XO, Dr. Jen
We don’t talk enough about how the “introvert/extrovert” construct can be context dependent.
Watch an “introvert” light up, open up, and talk endlessly, without feeling exhausted, in the presence of a safe person. XO, Dr. Jen