During this episode, Mona is joined by her guest co-host, Dr. Bronwyn Wilson. Together, they share information about masking and camouflaging from the neurotypical/non-autistic perspective. Some of the topics addressed include: What masking looked like in our families and relationships. How unknown neurodiversity impacts masking and camouflaging. Masking to avoid conflict and as a coping mechanism. Camouflaging or masking with others, but not at home. How the mask comes off when a relationship moves to a deeper level. The disconnect "behind closed doors" and what others see outside the relationship. Masking when you don't know the answer or you don’t want to get it wrong. Working "with" your partner to "work out" the challenges with masking. The importance of having the intrinsic motivation to change. The 3 things that can make change possible. Increased knowledge and understanding can lead to making informed decisions. Are women better at camouflaging because they want to fit in more? Masking is exhausting and can contribute to fear and anxiety. The impact of un-masking quickly. Understanding the importance of down time to unmask and re-charge. When you understand and accept each other's differences the mask can come off. If you want to contact Bron, or order a copy of her book, check out her website at: www.bronwilson.com. You can also buy her e-book on Amazon. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested in learning more about the support groups that Mona offers for neurotypical/non-autistic partners or neurodiverse couples, please send her an email at: [email protected]. or visit her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com Follow Mona on Instagram @neurodiverse_love or click here to sign up for the Neurodiverse Love Newsletter. Also, if you are interested in buying a deck of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards, the digital deck is now available for $11. Click here to buy your deck today. Lastly, if you missed the Neurodiverse Love Conference you can still buy a ticket for $98 to listen to the 27 AMAZING pre-recorded conference sessions. Click here to buy your ticket today. Presentations will be available to watch until May 15, 2023 Thanks for being a part of the Neurodiverse Love Community!

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