What does masking mean for neurodivergent people? In this workshop we will explore why, how and when neurodivergent people may mask, the ways in which it is rewarded, and the costs of masking. Masking can happen instinctively with minimal awareness; it can be a trauma response, a learned coping strategy, or a carefully-chosen and skilful self-presentation. We will look together at the various ways in which neurodivergent people may make decisions about “coming out”, finding ways and safe contexts to unmask, some possible consequences of unmasking, and how others can support these processes.