Identity and Self Concept

Autism Masking vs. Autism Camouflaging: What’s the Difference?

My sense of identity has taken a real hit over the past few years, and I’m just getting to the…

3 months ago

When Unmasking Feels Like Collapse: What Cleaning My Bathroom Taught Me About Self-Confidence and Healing

I hope you’re ready for a rant, because that’s what you’re getting today. What is unmasking? I’m still figuring that out myself.…

3 months ago

Identity Formation and Neurodivergence

We often talk about identity like it’s something you’re supposed to just know. As if, one day, it simply arrives—clear,…

6 months ago

How to Highlight Past Strengths in the Midst of an Identity Spiral

You’re standing in the kitchen, or staring at your screen, and suddenly it hits you: “I don’t know who I…

6 months ago

How to Reframe Negative Self-Talk: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Inner Compassion

“I can’t believe I messed that up again.”“I should be better at this by now.”“What’s wrong with me?” These aren’t…

6 months ago

“Who Am I?”: Identity Spirals and the Neurodivergent Search for Self

“I keep thinking I’ve figured myself out… but then something happens, and I’m right back at zero.” If you’ve ever…

6 months ago

What Is Interoception? Understanding the Sense That Helps You Feel Your Body’s Signals

Have you ever realized you were hungry only after snapping at someone? Or felt suddenly overwhelmed without knowing why—until you…

6 months ago

What Is Alexithymia? Understanding Emotional Blind Spots

Have you ever felt something intense—tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, a restless kind of tension—but couldn’t…

6 months ago

What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? Understanding the Hidden Pain Behind Perceived Rejection

Have you ever felt crushed by something as small as a neutral comment? Maybe an unanswered text message left you…

6 months ago

A Beginner-Friendly Glossary for Understanding Neurodivergence and Executive Function

When you first start learning about executive function or neurodivergence, it can feel like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence. Words…

6 months ago