In this episode: Jen talks about the other side of masking which is unmasking! She explains how we can safely and consciously choose to un-mask, the risks for some of unmasking, and how we may find ourselves unconsciously unmasking as people around us say things like, “You’re acting more ADHD/Autistic ever since your diagnosis.” But it’s not an act. It’s our authentic selves coming through.

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SOURCES USED FOR THIS EPISODE:

What ADHD Masking Looks Like

ADHD Masking: Does Hiding Your Symptoms Help Or Harm?

Masking Is Life

7 Masks We Use To Hide Our Faults

Why ADHD Masking Is A Form of Self-Sabotage

Why Un-Masking In ADHD Can Help Us

Unmasking As A Black Neurodivergent Employee