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Inky Montaine tells Taj Easton about how, before he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he truly felt like he might have come from another planet.
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🎙️Conversation Story: Pretending to Be Human by Inky Montaine
Inky spent a lifetime switching masks but felt a certainty of unbelonging. Later in life, an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis didn't lead to yet another identity, but gave a name to the one he’s always had.
keywords: ASD, autism, neurodivergent, youth gender identity, punk rock, outsider, alienated, superman obsession
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