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When Masking Erases Gifted Identity

I have been pretending to be normal for so long that I forgot I was gifted and now I feel lost about who I am supposed to be.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Long-term suppression of exceptional traits to fit in can lead to identity confusion and disconnection from core strengths.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Twice-exceptional learners?”

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