Tongue of Fire

Run Away! is for anyone who stayed too long—out of embarrassment, fear, or hope. This chapter honors escape, and names the harsh reality of what can come after.

High-masking neurodivergence can make someone seem ‘too good to be believed’—meeting expectations on the surface while burning out underneath. The cost is real: exhaustion, recovery days, and long-term harm. Belief, early support, and fair systems can lift the mask so people can thrive on their own terms.