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Masking at Work: Why Unmasking Feels Like Both Freedom and Risk
What happens when unmasking at work isn’t freeing but frightening?
In this post, I share my lived experience of masking, burnout, and the trauma of unmasking in an unsupportive workplace. From skill regression to quiet rebellion, this is a story about the cost of fitting in—and the power of building something better.
Through Bold Minds, I’m creating a culture where neurodivergent professionals don’t have to choose between authenticity and survival.
✨ Unmasking isn’t just pers
Alice Cantwell
Sep 63 min read
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