When the Mask Is a Marathon: Some Goals Are Supposed to Be Hard
What if masking isn’t always a problem to solve—but sometimes a strategy to respect? Yes, masking can lead to burnout, disconnection, and deep exhaustion. But for some neurodivergent kids (and adults), choosing to mask in service of a goal isn’t about denial. It’s about determination. Like training for and running a marathon.
Maybe not all hard things are harmful. Maybe sometimes, the point isn’t to avoid effort, but to endure it, then recover. If you or your child are pushing toward a big goal and trying to make sense of what’s “worth it,” you’ll want to read this one.
👉 Read the full post here: https://www.sevencornerspsychotherapy.com/when-the-mask-is-a-marathon-some-goals-are-supposed-to-be-hard
xo, Jenn Glacel and Gabriele Nicolet
Jennifer Glacel, LCSW, RPT-S is the owner of Seven Corners Psychotherapy in Falls Church, Virginia. An Autistic therapist with over 16 years of experience, her practice specializes in using play therapy to provide neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy to work with people of all ages. Jennifer also provides training in play therapy and understanding neurodivergence through the Seven Corners Psychotherapy Training & Supervision Institute.