Feel free to answer this question as well. I think it is relevant for all who have masked for a lifetime. Don’t rush the question though. Take your time.
I have exiled my silly sense of humor, because it was odd and out there, and I didn’t think it conformed with neurotypical society. I would like to invite that back.
I have exiled singing songs that didn’t make sense, correcting people’s spelling mistakes for fun, and my tears when I was touched because those aren’t appropriate for a boy much less a man.
Pretending I’m not interested in topics that I info-dump about. Both those habits and themes were exiled.
It hasn’t been the best idea to take the mask off around in a work, or educational setting, but to feel like I’m letting preferences back into my life is a good start.