April 28, 2026 - 8pm EDT (New York), 5pm PDT (Los Angeles)
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.
April 2026 'Over 40 and Unmasking' Meetup: Burnout
Our upcoming meetup will explore burnout through the lens of late identification. Many adults over 40 spent decades adapting to expectations without language for their differences, often shaping their lives around survival, performance, or fitting in.
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.
April 2026 'Over 40 and Unmasking' Meetup: Burnout
Our upcoming meetup will explore burnout through the lens of late identification. Many adults over 40 spent decades adapting to expectations without language for their differences, often shaping their lives around survival, performance, or fitting in.
At some point, the effort can become unsustainable. Burnout may show up as deep exhaustion, loss of capacity, or a sense that something fundamental has shifted.
A different kind of question can emerge. Why can’t I keep going the way I used to? What changed? Or has my capacity been exceeded for a long time?
Burnout can bring moments of clarity, but also confusion. Energy fluctuates. Roles and responsibilities may feel harder to maintain. What once felt manageable may no longer be. This gathering offers space to explore that in-between experience without pressure to resolve it.
Together, we’ll reflect on recognizing burnout, making sense of changing capacity, and exploring what recovery and support might look like now. This is a place to slow down, get curious, and feel less alone in an experience that often goes unseen.
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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This package includes
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.