When #autistic adults begin their journey of unmasking and honoring their autistic selves there will often by those pushing back and trying to keep us down.
@theautisticcoach I am definatly happier being my genuine autistic self.
I definitely lost friendships, and whole communities, because they refused to accept my genuine autistic self. I cried myself to sleep many nights, having many nightmares as a result of their defiance, and the loss... but I am, overall, happier.
I gained friendships afterwards, who like me as I am.
Please be yourself.
Be kind to yourself.
Keep going.
Road is rough but I feel better overall, everyday. @actuallyautistic
@theautisticcoach@actuallyautistic This very thing ruined one of my relationships when I learned that I was autistic. I made every effort to salvage it, but it was very clear that they didn't like the change in my behavior. I am fortunate that I had the wisdom to know that it was not me who ruined the relationship, but their inability to see that I am still me, only that I am now a more authentic me. It hurt greatly to let them go, but I knew in my core that it had to be done.
It will hurt to face this kind of opposition from people that were your friends, but being true to yourself is worth it. I promise you, it's worth it!
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