Return of 'Life on the Balcony' Explore the Burden of a 'Easy-Going' Mask

One of the big things about being diagnosed AuDHD is discovering how so many things I did were acts of survival. And the unfortunate thing is, they usually ended up draining me and leading to burnout rather than actually protecting.

It wasn't until after my diagnosis that I recognized I had been masking all my life. One of my most cherished masks was appearing to be 'easy-going' while on the inside, I was a fiery house trapped in a tornado being sucked into a black hole.

Not too surprising, I was often exhausted. 

In my latest issue of Life on the Balcony, I reflect upon my decades of 'easy-going' masking, the cost it took on me, and how I now see myself.

It is one of my most personal pieces, and I'd love for you to give it a read. If you like it, please consider subscribing!

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