Masking: The Hidden Work of Trying to Appear “Normal”
Understanding What Masking Is—and Why It Matters for Mental Health Masking is one of the most exhausting, misunderstood, and invisible experiences for neurodivergent people, especially autistic individuals and those with ADHD. Many people spend years, even decades, masking without knowing they’re doing it. They simply learn to “act normal,” blend in, avoid judgment, and survive […]