Among autistic woman and girls (whether identified or not), there is, in fact, a social phenomenon known as “camouflaging.” Simply put, it’s a masquerade in which we work, both consciously and subconsciously, to “pass” as neurotypical. Or at least not autistic. Or autisticish. It’s impersonating someone else’s world. And it’s a full-time job, with a declining success rate as we mature.
Not going to camouflage any more. Done with that.
