10. Rebuilding my Self-Esteem as a Late Diagnosed Autistic

My life has changed for the better due to entering my thirties and understanding my brain more (autism). I'v begun the process of building authentic self-esteem and discuss this in depth. Namely:The tenets of improved self esteemTools to reframe self care if you’re struggling to take your needs seriouslyPutting respeck on your name: not diminishing your talentsWhen is self deprecation appropriateDisassociation as a coping mechanismLearning what boundaries are and tuning to my needsParentification, Codependence and Emotional incestSexual advocacyHow autism has shifted my personal styleGetting better at self advocacyTrusting my intuitionRejecting the idea of ‘coming out’The guilt of prioritising my needsPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the show. And thank you Patrons for your presence! It’s a real joy creating and engaging with you allCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.