Author: Heather Cook
You Might Be Masking If…Part 1
Here are 20 examples of masking in real life. Do you do any of these things? If you resonate with several of them, you might be masking.
Reflection Prompts on Rest
Here are a few prompts to reflect on what messages you were taught about rest, and how you would like to engage with it in the future.
I’m Not Broken, But I Have Been Hurt
I used to despair that I was always a little (or a lot) different no matter how hard I tried to fit in. Figuring out I’m autistic explained why, but created a complicated relationship with that feeling of being broken.
Do You Not Know What You Need?
Do you find it difficult to answer questions like, “what do you want?” or “what do you need?” Here’s my take on what’s going on.
Guilt-Free Rest in Burnout Recovery
How do you rest when your inner critic keeps getting on your case?
Healthy Communication is Like Safe Driving
The things that drivers do to stay safe and keep others safe, are the same types of things that go on in healthy relationships.
Finding Your Autistic Way Is Like Being Lost In The Woods
Trying to make your own version of an autistic-friendly life is a bit like finding your way through the deep dark woods.
How to Unmask
Once you’ve figured out that you’re masking, and want to do so less, how do you unmask? Here’s my philosophy.
On Autistic Masking
You’ve heard of autistic masking? Here’s an intro on what it is, what it’s not, and some of the side effects.
The Many Paths to Social Comfort
There are many parts to the internal work that we do to get reasonably comfortable with people. Here are some common ones.
When You Want Friends…and Don’t
Do you have conflicting thoughts about the idea that self-acceptance can actually work as a way to have better relationships?