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Episode Synopsis
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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Check out all of our Conversation Stories!
🎙️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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• 🎟 See RISK! live in NYC ([November 11th)
• ✍️ Pitch your story
• ❤️ Support us on Patreon or make a one-time PayPal donation
• 📚 Shop merch or the RISK! book
• 🎓 Take storytelling classes with us
• 🎥 Hire Kevin as a coach or get personalized videos
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