But You Don’t Look Autistic at All (Bianca Toeps’ Books)

by Bianca Toeps

I sometimes feel insecure. Insecure because the neurotypical behaviour has been so exhaustingly pounded into me, I sometimes honestly don’t know who I am anymore.

Immediately I add some nuance: it’s not healthy to push people so far that they end up with a burn-out either.

although deep down I knew things weren’t right, I wasn’t able to stand up for myself.

Are women better at camouflaging, or do they face more severe consequences if they don’t?

I’m sorry, but my rational autistic brain thinks this is bullshit.