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Scenario

When masking skills fail with the people who matter most

I memorized how to appear normal in every situation but my teenage daughter just told me I seem fake and robotic and it broke something in me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The strategies that enable social functioning can create distance from those who might accept authentic presence.

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

“Where Are You with Autism spectrum — lived experience?”

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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