@actuallyautistic Reading Unmasking Autism at the moment and my mask is very much my special interest right now. I'm starting to think that my mask might be just broken - After decades of masking and not getting much out of it, I feel that I just can't mask anymore in 'friendly' social situations.

But I also don't feel safe being myself. This has led to a total halt of all social activities for a few years now. Anyone else have some insight or experience with this?