“Today’s episode introduces the concept of The Autistic Heroine's Journey, presenting it as a narrative framework distinct from the traditional Hero’s Journey to better represent the experiences of autistic individuals, particularly women and femmes. In the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks describes this journey as internal and cyclical, beginning with masking and self-denial in a world that doesn’t accommodate neurodivergence, leading to a crisis or burnout. The core of this journey involves withdrawal and a “sacred no,” a refusal to continue performing for others, fostering a period of self-discovery and reclaiming one’s true identity. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks argues, this path is about survival and presence, culminating in a life lived authentically, even if it means remaining at the margins rather than returning to the dominant narrative.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/untranslated-the-autistic-heroines
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