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Meet My Autistic Brain
Being Invisible
Jul 5, 2022
Exploring the struggles of feeling unseen and navigating social interactions as an autistic individual, with a humorous yet embarrassing anecdote from a conference. Also delving into the experience of feeling unseen in social settings as an autistic individual, including the challenges of masking and navigating social expectations while staying true to oneself.
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- Autistic individuals face challenges feeling invisible in social situations, leading to internal conflicts and masking behaviors.
- Navigating the dynamics of social interactions, autistics struggle with conforming to societal norms while desiring authentic connections, emphasizing the complexity of visibility.
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Struggles of Feeling Invisible and Unseen
The podcast delves into the emotional challenges faced by autistic individuals in feeling unseen and invisible in social situations. The speaker shares personal experiences where attempts to socialize or interact led to embarrassing mishaps, reinforcing the sense of being observed for inadequacies rather than strengths. Autistic individuals may engage in masking behaviors to conform to societal expectations, concealing their true selves out of fear or lack of understanding. The narrative highlights the internal conflict of desiring visibility but grappling with the discomfort and anxiety it brings, ultimately portraying visibility as a complex and evolving aspect of self-acceptance.
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