Sherry Roscoe

“Likewise with Asperger’s and the autism spectrum: research and numerous interviews show that because of the way girls and women are socialized, they often mirror and mimic the behaviors of other females around them and learn how to “be” and interact with others. Internally, however, they put an extraordinary amount of energy into how to act—what to say, when to say what, how to move their bodies in a particular social situation. At some point in their lives, often when adult responsibilities become too much, the amount of energy required to continue pretending, or “passing,” simply becomes too much. Depression, burnout, fatigue, and anxiety frequently surface.”
― Jenara Nerenberg, Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You