This really resonates with me. I’ve been struggling with fitting in since childhood. Being late-diagnosed AuDHD has opened my eyes to how much I needed external validation for feeling worthy. As I’m learning to take off the mask, it’s a struggle tell what’s me and what’s the mask. A friend recommended a book called ‘Let Them’ by Mel Robbins which really resonates with what you are saying here - I don’t normally read self help books, but do highly recommend it, especially for understanding how the world actually works as an autistic person.
I’ve heard of that book! And I’m glad this is something that resonates with you. We can only mask for so long. I wish you the best on your journey to finding who you really are. 💛
“If we look professional enough, speak properly enough, trust the right people, buy the right properties, get the right degrees….then we avoid the way other people’s perceptions can impact our well-being.”
No one has ever said this in the way I needed it to be said…it feels like we are finally connecting back into the fact that we have our own worlds-vibrations to participate and belong in. One that isn’t laden with perceptions contingent upon the “acceptance”of others(and their perceptions of us). It also feels right to say, ouch——this hurt. Living like this, growing up like this, hurt. Naming it feels necessary—freeing…
Diving into my own world, aka Minding My Black Whimsical Business is medicine to the soul who’s been caught in trying to exist and belong in other peoples’ realities…I can’t wait to see yall, witness yall out there on your own ish.Singin your own tunes- dancing to your own rhythm. I feel privileged to witness us all becoming- reclaiming- and learning ourselves in the way we deserve.
I love this so much ❤️ thank you. This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today.
I’m glad this helped you! Funnily enough, it was what I needed, too. 🫶🏽
This really resonates with me. I’ve been struggling with fitting in since childhood. Being late-diagnosed AuDHD has opened my eyes to how much I needed external validation for feeling worthy. As I’m learning to take off the mask, it’s a struggle tell what’s me and what’s the mask. A friend recommended a book called ‘Let Them’ by Mel Robbins which really resonates with what you are saying here - I don’t normally read self help books, but do highly recommend it, especially for understanding how the world actually works as an autistic person.
I’ve heard of that book! And I’m glad this is something that resonates with you. We can only mask for so long. I wish you the best on your journey to finding who you really are. 💛
“If we look professional enough, speak properly enough, trust the right people, buy the right properties, get the right degrees….then we avoid the way other people’s perceptions can impact our well-being.”
No one has ever said this in the way I needed it to be said…it feels like we are finally connecting back into the fact that we have our own worlds-vibrations to participate and belong in. One that isn’t laden with perceptions contingent upon the “acceptance”of others(and their perceptions of us). It also feels right to say, ouch——this hurt. Living like this, growing up like this, hurt. Naming it feels necessary—freeing…
Diving into my own world, aka Minding My Black Whimsical Business is medicine to the soul who’s been caught in trying to exist and belong in other peoples’ realities…I can’t wait to see yall, witness yall out there on your own ish.Singin your own tunes- dancing to your own rhythm. I feel privileged to witness us all becoming- reclaiming- and learning ourselves in the way we deserve.