Monthly Intersectional Meetups
A free community space for late-identified neurodivergent adults to connect, share lived experiences, and explore the intersections that shape our identities.
These meet-ups are not coaching sessions or group therapy. They're informal gatherings where people can talk about their journeys, reflect on their experiences, and find companionship with others who “get it.” Each meet-up centers a specific intersection of identity, including being queer, over 40, or part of a cultural minority, while welcoming the full complexity of who you are.
SAFE Unmasking™ and Acceptance and Commitment Coaching influence the tone of these gatherings through curiosity, care, and self acceptance. The goal is to create a space where people can speak openly about masking, identity, belonging, and daily life without pressure to perform or explain.
Whether you're navigating late identification, exploring your identity, or looking for connection, these meet-ups offer a community where your story is valid and your voice matters.
If you are seeking support, community, and a place to be yourself, you're welcome here.
Note: When you register for your first meetup, you’ll be asked to create an account on Paperbell, the platform I use for my coaching practice. You only need to do this once. For future meetups, you’ll simply enter the same email you used before and Paperbell will send you a code to finish the registration.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out through the "Contact Me" section on the homepage. I’ll be happy to help.
Intersectional communities
Queer and Unmasking
Late identification as an LGBTQIA+ adult can stir up a lot. Maybe it helps explain years of masking to stay safe, playing certain roles in family or community, or shifting yourself to fit into spaces that were never built with you in mind. Maybe it changes how you understand your identity, your needs, or the way your queer and neurodivergent experiences overlap. It can feel clarifying, disorienting, empowering, emotional, or all of the above.
In this space, you can talk about what authenticity looks like now, how intersectionality shapes your lived experience, and what it means to unmask while also navigating queer identity, community expectations, and safety. You can share the realities of shifting self-understanding, explore what changed and what stayed the same, and connect with others who hold similar layers.
Over 40 and Unmasking
Late identification can bring a lot to the surface. Maybe it explains years of burnout or masking at work. Maybe it shifts how you understand your relationships, your needs, or the roles you were expected to play. It can feel confusing, freeing, validating, overwhelming, or all of the above.
In this space, you can talk about the realities of unmasking later in life, navigating identity changes, moving through aging as a neurodivergent adult, or processing the grief and relief that often show up together. Sharing experiences with others who get it can help you feel less alone and build a sense of community that many people missed earlier in life.
Cultural Identity and Unmasking
(Coming in 2026) Language, immigration, religious expectations, cultural norms, family roles, ethnicity, disability, and community pressures can all influence how you learned to mask, what feels unsafe to show, and what unmasking brings up now.
In this space, you can talk about the layers that make unmasking complex. Maybe you were raised to prioritize the group over the self. Maybe you learned to stay quiet, blend in, or avoid drawing attention. Maybe showing your needs never felt acceptable, or being different carried real risks. These experiences can make late recognition of neurodivergence feel confusing, validating, or emotionally heavy in ways others may not fully see.
Here, you can share what feels true for you, connect with people who understand these intersections, and explore what authenticity looks like in your context.