March 24, 2026 - 8pm EDT (New York), 5pm PDT (Los Angeles)
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A community space for adults over 40 who discovered their neurodivergence later in life. This isn't therapy or coaching, just a welcoming place to talk about masking, identity shifts, aging, and the unique challenges of late recognition. Join however feels comfortable. Speak, listen, chat, or simply be present.
March 2026 'Over 40 and Unmasking' Meetup: Relationships
Our upcoming meetup will explore identity through the lens of late-identified neurodivergence and unmasking. Many adults over 40 spent decades adapting to expectations without language for their differences, often shaping their lives around survival, performance, or fitting in.
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A community space for adults over 40 who discovered their neurodivergence later in life. This isn't therapy or coaching, just a welcoming place to talk about masking, identity shifts, aging, and the unique challenges of late recognition. Join however feels comfortable. Speak, listen, chat, or simply be present.
March 2026 'Over 40 and Unmasking' Meetup: Relationships
Our upcoming meetup will explore identity through the lens of late-identified neurodivergence and unmasking. Many adults over 40 spent decades adapting to expectations without language for their differences, often shaping their lives around survival, performance, or fitting in.
After identification, a different kind of question can emerge. Who am I if I’m not masking? What do I actually like? What do I want now? What values are truly mine?
Unmasking can bring relief, but it can also bring disorientation. Interests may shift. Long held roles may feel less aligned. Old goals may no longer fit. This gathering offers space to explore that in-between season without pressure to have it all figured out.
Together, we’ll reflect on rebuilding identity later in life, clarifying values after years of adaptation, and reconnecting with preferences that may have been set aside. This is a place to slow down, get curious, and feel less alone as you rediscover yourself in community with others who understand the intersection of age, lived experience, and late-identified neurodivergence.
Community Guidelines for Monthly Intersectional Meetups
Please review the following Community Guidelines and be prepared to follow them during our meetup.
- 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. - Confidentiality
What is shared here stays here. Please protect the privacy of everyone in the group. - No Recording
Recording audio, video, or screenshots is not allowed. This helps keep the space safe for genuine connection. - Mutual Respect
Treat each person with care and respect. We honor diverse lived experiences, identities, and communication styles. - Non-Judgment and Curiosity
We approach each other with openness, not correction. Lived experiences may differ, and that diversity is welcome. - No Advice-Giving Without Consent
Sharing personal experiences is encouraged. Offering advice is optional and should only be given when someone clearly requests it. - 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. - Speak From Your Own Experience
Use “I” statements and avoid assuming someone else’s reality. Every story is unique. - 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. - Identity and Intersectionality Are Respected
We honor each person’s self-identification regarding neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, culture, and lived experience. - 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. - Care for Yourself
Take breaks, step away, or log off at any time. Your well-being comes first.
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When you register, you'll receive Meltdowns: A Guide for Autistics & Allies, a five-page guide filled with practical, supportive resources you can use yourself or share with others.