Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Resources

Masking & Unmasking Reflection 

Inside, you’ll get:

• Masking is a survival mechanism where neurodivergent people hide their natural behaviors to fit in. Examples include forcing eye contact, rehearsing conversations, and suppressing stimming.

• The primary reasons for masking are safety, belonging, and opportunity.

• Masking comes at a high cost, leading to chronic exhaustion, burnout, and a loss of identity.

• Reflection prompts in the guide encourage you to notice when and where you mask.

• You are encouraged to take small, safe steps toward unmasking, or "micro-unmasking".