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@sedsconnective.orgSep 24, 2026, 8:52 PM

of the whole person. Not two separate things. One person but not all are symptomatic.

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#Hypermobility #Neurodivergence #neurodivergent #EDS #ADHD #Autism #Connective #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #NeuroAffirmative #neuroaffirmative #BodyBrain

@curagacare.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 5:51 PM

@neuroclastic on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, which can cause intense emotional pain, usually triggered by rejection or expectations of rejection.

#adhd #emotions #neurodivergence
Email start@curagacare.com or call 508-767-5869!

#GameTherapy #LevelUpYourMind #mentalhealth

@curagacare.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 7:05 PM

@neuroclastic on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, which can cause intense emotional pain, usually triggered by rejection or expectations of rejection.

#adhd #emotions #neurodivergence
Email start@curagacare.com or call 508-767-5869!

#GameTherapy #LevelUpYourMind #mentalhealth

@newsen.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 1:53 PM

Understood.org Takes Bold Steps Against Neurodivergence Misinformation at CGI Meeting #USA #New_York #Understood.org #Neurodivergence #CGI_Meeting

@deverauxdev.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 10:32 AM

The corporate world has warped the word "leadership" to mean sitting in fluorescent-lit boardrooms, playing office politics, and pushing Jira tickets around.

For someone with auDHD and RSD, or BPD that environment isn't just boring; it feels like literal, psychological pain.

#neurodivergence

@rosethornranger.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 9:42 AM

Society can change, and if society does not work for the people in it, we can just focus on changing society.

#mentalHealth #mentallyIll #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #health

 A tumblr post by "HeavyWeightHeart" that says "any mental health treatment that communicates "you are disordered and the world is normal, so success means integrating into those norms" has its goal as social control, not healing"  it has 20,161 notes
@yenndc.kolektiva.social.ap.brid.gySep 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

«Neurodivergence and Sex Work»
Masking: the hidden cost and the role it can play.

— The ALEX Project 🇬🇧

#AlexProject #SexWork #Neurodivergence #Masking #MentalHealth

«Neurodivergence and Sex Work»

	Masking: the hidden cost and the role it can play.

[logo: The Alex Project.]For many neurodivergent sex workers, masking doesn't Kurt happen at work—it can happen all day, every day.

At work, masking may help you stay safe, meet client expectations, and navigate social interactions.

But doing it constantly can come at a cost.

‣ What is Neurodivergent Masking?

Neurodivergent marking is consciously or unconsciously hiding or changing natural traits to appear more “neurotypical”.

It might look like forcing eye contact, rehearsing conversations, copying social clues, hiding stimming, suppressing sensory discomfort, performing emotions you don't really feel, or others.

Many people learn to mask as a way to stay safe or avoid judgement.

‣ Why Might Neurodivergent Sex Workers Mask?

Masking might help you build rapport with clients, navigate unpredictable social situations, meet expectations of emotional labour, reduce the forms of stigma or discrimination you might face, feel more prepared for bookings, separate your work persona from your authentic self…

Masking can be a valuable survival strategy—but it requires energy.

‣ The Hidden Cost.

Constant masking can contribute to neurodivergent burnout, emotional exhaustion, feeling disconnected from yourself, increased anxiety, sensory overwhelm around work, difficulty recognising your own needs, and more.

The more you mask, the harder it can become to notice when you're reaching your limit.‣ When Masking Becomes Overwhelming.

You might notice feeling like you're acting everyday (not just at work), needing long periods of recovery after shifts (more than usual for you), feeling like you are loosing track of who you are behind the mask, increased shutdowns or meltdowns,feeling guilty or ashamed for needing more rest than others…

These could be signs your nervous system may be working overtime.

‣ Supporting Yourself.

You don't have to unmask everywhere to benefit from unmasking somewhere.

Consider creating spaces where you can stim freely, reduce sensory demands, spend time with people you don't have to perform for (or schedule alone time), rest before you're completely exhausted, honor your communication and regulation needs…

Small opportunities to unmask can make a meaningful difference.

‣ Remember…

Neurodivergent masking isn't a weakness.

For many people, it's a strategy developed to stay safe, avoid stigma, and navigate environments that weren't built with us in mind.

In sex work, masking can also help you manage clients and protect yourself.

You can recognise the role masking plays in your survival, while also acknowledging when it's impacting your wellbeing, and when you may need to have a break.

---

	The ALEX Project was created by sex workers, for sex workers.

	For counseling, supplies, casework and more visit:

	WWW.AskForAlex.ORG.UK
@ceceliajonesxyz.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 9:58 AM

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@neonatalnursesuk.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 8:15 AM

What Good Looks Like: The Parents’ Lens
Monday 28th September 2:15–3:30pm
Online, with Ruby Lopez, Senior Sister, NICU CUH, Chair, Neonatal Nurses Inclusion Ambassadors Forum

What does good neonatal care look like from the perspective of a neurodivergent family?

#NeuroDivergence #neonatal

@realdoctorsam.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 8:26 PM

There's a whole generation of kids so good at appearing fine that everyone around them is completely fooled. Until it all breaks at once. #Masking #Neurodivergence #KidsMentalHealth #DrSam

@aliennextdoor.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 5:03 PM

Finding the #thalweg ... How neurodivergence can guide us to a sustainable future... #neurodivergence #sustainable #future www.realityskimming.com/post/finding...

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM

My new essay is about autistic masking, gaslighting, coercive control and self-trust, including what changes when our questions stop expiring and we let contradictions stay unresolved long enough to examine them.

#Autism #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM

Masking can teach autistic people to monitor ourselves first: Did I misunderstand? Am I overreacting? Am I being difficult?

Gaslighting, coercive control and DARVO benefit from that self-doubt because the original question can disappear while we keep examining ourselves. #Autism #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM

This morning, over coffee, I realised how much quieter my life has become since I stopped arguing myself out of things I had already noticed.

Living more unmasked has meant less forcing contradictions to make sense and less assuming confusion automatically means I misunderstood. #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:47 PM

Autistic people are not immune to abuse.

I keep seeing “too autistic for narcissists” used as reassurance, as though literal thinking, pattern recognition or directness protects us from manipulation.

It does not, and the claim can leave survivors blaming themselves. #Autism #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:45 PM

My new essay is about autistic masking, gaslighting, coercive control and self-trust, including what changes when our questions stop expiring and we let contradictions stay unresolved long enough to examine them.

#Autism #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:45 PM

Masking can teach autistic people to monitor ourselves first: Did I misunderstand? Am I overreacting? Am I being difficult?

Gaslighting, coercive control and DARVO benefit from that self-doubt because the original question can disappear while we keep examining ourselves. #Autism #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:45 PM

This morning, over coffee, I realised how much quieter my life has become since I stopped arguing myself out of things I had already noticed.

Living more unmasked has meant less forcing contradictions to make sense and less assuming confusion automatically means I misunderstood. #Neurodivergence

@lovettejallow.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:45 PM

Autistic people are not immune to abuse.

I keep seeing “too autistic for narcissists” used as reassurance, as though literal thinking, pattern recognition or directness protects us from manipulation.

It does not, and the claim can leave survivors blaming themselves. #Autism #Neurodivergence