Many neurodivergent people learn early on that parts of themselves don’t seem to fit the expectations around them.

In Part 3, the conversation turns to masking . The ways people hide, adapt, or reshape themselves to move through school, work, and social spaces. David K?, Jessica Random, and Ridge reflect on the parts of themselves they’ve hidden.

The discussion also touches on identity and minority experiences, including moments when being different in more than one way can shape how someone moves through the world.

This part of the conversation reveals the emotional weight behind the patterns and career paths discussed earlier.

As always, the episode closes with another thread from the neur0loom story, bringing listeners one step closer to understanding the quiet character whose story has been unfolding in the background.

🧵 The Loom remembers every thread.

Co-Host: Jessica Random

TikTok: ⁠⁠Jessica Random⁠⁠

Guest: Ridge

Discord: @zurontos

More information:

⁠⁠Share your Threads⁠⁠

⁠⁠neur0loom.xyz⁠⁠

Interested in the project, the podcast, or sharing a reflection?

Check the links above!

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Share Your Threads is centered on neurodivergent voices.

It’s for people who:

• think in loops, layers, or associations

• revisit ideas long after a conversation ends

• notice patterns others might miss

• want to talk without being rushed, judged, or over-explained

You don’t need to be polished.You don’t need to have everything figured out.You just need to be willing to show up as yourself.

Participation is optional. Presence still counts.

Thanks for sharing your threads with us.