April 29, 2026 - 8pm EDT (New York), 5pm PDT (Los Angeles)
A space for LGBTQIA+ adults who discovered their neurodivergence later in life and are exploring what authenticity means now. This isn't coaching or therapy. It's 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.
April 2026 'Queer and Unmasking' Meetup: Burnout
A space for LGBTQIA+ adults who discovered their neurodivergence later in life and are exploring what authenticity means now. This isn't coaching or therapy. It's 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.
April 2026 'Queer and Unmasking' Meetup: Burnout
Our upcoming meetup will explore burnout through the lens of late-identified neurodivergence and the LGBTQIA+ experience. Many queer and gender-diverse neurodivergent adults spent decades adapting on multiple fronts, often masking both neurodivergence and identity to stay safe, accepted, or connected.
At some point, that sustained effort can become unsustainable. Burnout may show up as deep exhaustion, loss of capacity, or a sense that something has shifted. Before identification, this can feel confusing and hard to name, especially when multiple parts of your identity have been shaped by survival.
After identification, new layers often emerge. Why can’t I keep going the way I used to? What has been too much for too long? What parts of me need something different now?
Burnout at this intersection can bring moments of clarity, but also grief, anger, and disorientation. Capacity changes. Relationships shift. Old narratives about who you need to be may begin to loosen.
This gathering offers space to explore that experience without having to separate your identities. It is a place to slow down, reflect, and connect with others who understand the layered complexity of burnout at this intersection.
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.