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Scenario

Why gender performance feels exhausting in social situations

I feel most myself when I'm alone but as soon as I'm around other people I automatically perform gender in ways that feel fake.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authenticity becomes a luxury you can only afford in solitude.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Non-binary and genderqueer identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.