My parents keep saying I'm 'high functioning' to other people like it's a compliment but it makes me feel like I have to perform being okay all the time.
More people experience this than they realize.
The language others use to describe your disability creates pressure to mask struggles and deny the full complexity of your experience.
“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”
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.