Unmasking With a Partner
Unmasking can happen gradually and does not require a compulsory full reveal.
What may be happening
- Eye contact, speech, movement, or recovery needs are changing
- Your partner mistakes reduced performance for reduced care
What to do next
- 1Name one concrete change at a time
- 2Explain the useful response
- 3Keep chosen adaptations separate from fear-based performance
Words you can use
“If I get quieter, ask whether I need less input; please don’t assume I’m angry.”
General educational information, not medical, diagnostic, legal, or mental-health advice. Use the wording only when it fits your own boundaries.