Tag: overcoming challenges

• I Speak Many Languages. Masking Follows Me in ALL of Them

  

  I’m multilingual. But behind each language was a mask—until I found the one that didn’t come with trauma. Turns out, fluency isn’t freedom. Identity is.

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  July 24, 2025

  AuDHD, chaos, Medical Related, My Personal Journey

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• Relearning ASL and Letting My Hands Do the Healing

  

  Sign language returned like a lost part of me—calming, expressive, safe. Now I use my hands to say what my voice learned to suppress.

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  July 17, 2025

  advocacy, AuDHD, chaos, Medical Related, My Personal Journey

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• Masking and Language Chaos

  

  So, I was proven wrong on something. It has shaken my world and it has to do with masking. A more common trait in AuDHD, not sure why. It is still new to doctors as AuDHD is only just getting recognized. My world is shaken to say the least.

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  June 29, 2025

  chaos, Medical Related, My Personal Journey, Random life topics

  ADD, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, Autism, chaos, Gesticulation, hiding behind humor, Life, Mental Health, neurodivergent, neurodiversity, overcoming challenges, overload, self acceptance, self discovery, stims

• Unmasking Carefully: Navigating Trust and Vulnerability in Autism

  

  The journey of self-discovery post-autism diagnosis involves uncovering realizations and navigating masking. This process can be challenging, requiring emotional support from qualified therapists. Recognizing differences in processing information, particularly in social interactions and sensory experiences, is essential. Embracing these discoveries facilitates personal acceptance and fosters healthier relationships built on trust and communication.

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  April 13, 2025

  My Personal Journey

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• Through the Pen Name: Writing, Safety, and the Struggle to Be Heard

  

  Discover the transformative journey of writing under a pen name. Explore themes of creativity, personal growth, and the challenges of sharing stories anonymously, while building a space to connect and inspire.

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  March 14, 2025

  My Personal Journey

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• Through the Ashes of Chaos Rising through the Storm

  

  Chaos of Emotions and Acceptance Emotions can be chaotic—we all know this deep down. For those of us who struggle with the logic of emotions, understanding why we feel a certain way can be challenging. Denying their existence isn’t an option. Yesterday reminded me of that, though I certainly didn’t need or want the reminder.…

  ❄️Siearra Frost❄️

  March 11, 2025

  My Personal Journey

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