I am autistic and my colleagues keep commenting on how normal I seem and I do not know if I should thank them or explain why that hurts.
More people experience this than they realize.
Successful adaptation to neurotypical environments gets praised in ways that invalidate the ongoing effort required and the authenticity sacrificed.
“Where Are You with The minority experience of belonging in majority spaces?”
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.