January 2026 Monthly Intersectional Meetup: Queer and Unmasking

Mark H. Durgee

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January 21, 2026 - 8pm ET (New York), 5pm PT (Los Angeles)

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A space for LGBTQIA+ adults who discovered their neurodivergence later in life and are exploring what authenticity means now. This is not coaching or therapy. It is a community conversation where you can share lived experiences, connect with others who “get it,” and talk openly about masking, identity, safety, and intersectionality. Join in the way that feels comfortable. Listen, chat, speak, or simply be present.

January 2026 Meetup: Queer and Unmasking, Dealing With Change

Our January meetup will explore the challenges of change. For many neurodivergent people, transitions are hard, and the New Year can bring expectations and pressures that are tough to manage.

This gathering offers a place to feel less alone and reconnect with yourself through community support. It is a chance to share experiences, recharge, and be in a space where your queer and neurodivergent identity is understood and respected.

Community Guidelines for Monthly Intersectional Meetups

Please review the following Community Guidelines and be prepared to follow them during our meetup. 

  1. Autonomy in Participation
    Join in the way that feels right for you. You may use your webcam, speak, type in the chat, use reactions, or simply listen. All forms of participation are valid.
  2. Confidentiality
    What is shared here stays here. Please protect the privacy of everyone in the group.
  3. No Recording
    Recording audio, video, or screenshots is not allowed. This helps keep the space safe for genuine connection.
  4. Mutual Respect
    Treat each person with care and respect. We honor diverse lived experiences, identities, and communication styles.
  5. Non-Judgment and Curiosity
    We approach each other with openness, not correction. Lived experiences may differ, and that diversity is welcome.
  6. No Advice-Giving Without Consent
    Sharing personal experiences is encouraged. Offering advice is optional and should only be given when someone clearly requests it.
  7. No Diagnosing, Pathologizing, or Gatekeeping
    We don’t evaluate or label each other, nor do we require or prioritize formal diagnosis. Access to diagnosis varies, and self-identified neurodivergent people are fully welcome and respected.
  8. Speak From Your Own Experience
    Use “I” statements and avoid assuming someone else’s reality. Every story is unique.
  9. Allow Space for All Voices
    Be mindful of participation so everyone who wants to share has the chance to do so. Support will be provided to limit sharing to windows of five minutes or less. 
  10. Identity and Intersectionality Are Respected
    We honor each person’s self-identification regarding neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, culture, and lived experience. 
  11. This Isn’t Therapy or Coaching
    These meet-ups offer conversation and community. They are not a place for crisis support, mental health treatment, or coaching sessions.
  12. Care for Yourself
     Take breaks, step away, or log off at any time. Your well-being comes first.

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Everyone deserves a thoughtful gift during the holidays. You're no exception. 

When you register you'll also receive a holiday gift a bundle of three downloadable guides you can use yourself or share with others. 

Altogether, it’s fourteen pages of practical, supportive resources. My gift to you. Happy Holidays. 

  • The Value of SAFE Unmasking™: A guide for newly-diagnosed autistic adults
  • Finding SAFE Unmasking™ Spaces with Acceptance & Commitment Coaching
  • How To Support SAFE Unmasking™: A guide for partners, family, friends, and colleagues of late-diagnosed autistic adults