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When a person from a highly stigmatized group absorbs and believes some of the negative stereotypes applied to their group, they’re suffering from what researchers call self-stigma. Self-stigma is heavy; people high in it experience reduced self-esteem and see themselves as less capable than other people, and they’re often afraid to seek help.
Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity (Unmasking Autism Series)
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