Anyone else struggling with not feeling safe to unmask in most situations?
I recently got a new job and I thought this one would be different, that it would be a safer space and I could start to work on slowly unmasking. But when I try to put it into practice, my mind/body is reminded how it’s not safe at all and to go right back to old habits. It’s exhausting having what feels like multiple personalities. You’re one person in front of customers, a little bit more relational in front of coworkers, and then the most authentic version of yourself when you’re safe at home. I also have 3 variations of myself with my friends.
I’m so tired of juggling so many variations of “me”. But the spaces I’m in just don’t feel safe to allow for my truest form.
Curious if anyone has suggestions or experience on finding safety as a neurodivergent in a world not built for our needs.