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“High functioning” is rarely a description of wellbeing; it is an external verdict on how convincingly a neurodivergent person can perform neurotypical norms. “High masking” tells the truer story; one of relentless capacity expenditure, hidden collapse, and the radical necessity of self-compassion and support to reclaim sustainable living.

For countless neurodivergent individuals, the home environment can be a place of tension, misunderstanding, and emotional exhaustion. Exploring the experiences and the hope

Internalized PDA can be experienced as immobilization and inner conflict Internalised PDA For many Autistic individuals, the Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) does not always present in the overt, externalised behaviours that are often described in popular or clinical discourse. Instead, for some, the desire for autonomy may turn inwards, becoming internalised. This internalised PDA can manifest as heightened self-criticism, task immobilisation, or a deep sense of frustrati