The betrayal of a late autism diagnosis has layers:
Identity — everything you were told about yourself was wrong
Institutional — you did everything they asked and it didn't matter
Safety net — the system support was designed to reject you first
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Ep. 13 - Grief and Betrayal After a Late Autism Diagnosis: Identity Loss and Institutional Failure
A jersey. A company logo. A wave of grief. Natasha unpacks three layers of betrayal every late-diagnosed autistic adult deserves to name.