Interesting. I certainly also don't like performing and avoid performative behaviour by others. I've tended to be fairly feminine - I'm a similar age to Barbie after all - but have had short hair for years and don't wear skirts or dresses. I'm married and have two daughters in their late 20s. The younger one was diagnosed with autism and gender dysphoria, also anxiety and depression, aged 15 (undiagnosed ADHD and body dysmorphia also I think). I hope to get an ADHD diagnosis - I'm questioning my whole past life now in the light of this feeling - so yes, all my life has been a performance despite myself - I'd like to be more authentic. My husband is probably on the spectrum and my older daughter has slipped throught the net but is not doing that great. I can look at other relatives - undiagnosed but probably neorodivergent.
Thank you for sharing your story! I also find that ADHD and autism are finally giving me a new lense through which I can understand my experiences better, and my family's. I hope your daughters can cope and get better soon. 🫂
Interesting. I certainly also don't like performing and avoid performative behaviour by others. I've tended to be fairly feminine - I'm a similar age to Barbie after all - but have had short hair for years and don't wear skirts or dresses. I'm married and have two daughters in their late 20s. The younger one was diagnosed with autism and gender dysphoria, also anxiety and depression, aged 15 (undiagnosed ADHD and body dysmorphia also I think). I hope to get an ADHD diagnosis - I'm questioning my whole past life now in the light of this feeling - so yes, all my life has been a performance despite myself - I'd like to be more authentic. My husband is probably on the spectrum and my older daughter has slipped throught the net but is not doing that great. I can look at other relatives - undiagnosed but probably neorodivergent.
Thank you for sharing your story! I also find that ADHD and autism are finally giving me a new lense through which I can understand my experiences better, and my family's. I hope your daughters can cope and get better soon. 🫂