Lora-Elly Vannieuwenhuysen

For many of us, neurodiversity and trauma are closely intertwined. A significant factor in this connection is the constant 'Othering' we endure in our daily lives. We tend to be social chameleons: forced to hide our true selves behind a socially acceptable mask in order to pass as neurotypical so we can participate in society. Little by little, our authentic selves fade behind our masks while we blend in, and we forget what forbidden colour we used to be.