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Low-Friction Living

Systems, stories, and honest reflections for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women. Written from the inside out.

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ADHD, Autism Sharla Fanous ADHD, Autism Sharla Fanous

The Cost of Masking: ADHD & Autism in the Workplace

Masking doesn't show up on a performance review. There's no line item for the energy spent managing how you appear instead of what you're actually saying. For late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD women in business, that hidden cost only grows with seniority. Here's what it actually takes, why diagnosis can make the mask harder to hold rather than easier to drop, and how to start building systems that carry some of that weight for you.

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