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Scenario

Why family events become performances of normalcy

I'm autistic and my family keeps pressuring me to make eye contact and 'act normal' at my cousin's wedding because they don't want people to stare.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The people who should accept you unconditionally are demanding you suppress your authentic self to protect their social standing.

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 Disability rights?”

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.

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