Is masking good for you in long term? For some autistic people, masking has been so comfortable because it protects them in a lot of situations. Some autistic people would rather hide their authentic selves than being worried about people not accepting them.
Autistic masking has its benefits but it also has its downsides, too. It can make more damage to your authentic self more than you can imagine. In this video, we'll discuss more about masking and the 3 steps to take off the mask.
I am a Pureland Buddhist priest, practicing with and teaching the Tree of Life Sangha. Although semi-retired, I still teach on-line and hold Buddhist gatherings (currently using Zoom). I'm a member of Global Sangha. I am a student of Therapeutic Shamanism