The Neurodivergent Identity Arc: From Shame to Collective Care

The article challenges the myth of a linear journey to neurodivergent identity, arguing instead for a messy, non-linear arc involving relief, grief, and setbacks rather than a single definitive moment of resolution. By adapting established models of marginalized group identity development, it outlines stages such as masking and shame that reflect the complex reality for many late-identified adults. The core point is that integrating a neurodivergent identity is an ongoing process shaped by community and collective care rather than a tidy destination.

Read at neurodivergentinsights.com

All articles from 31 July 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.