Rewriting Your Story with Self-Compassion

Maybe you’ve always felt different but never quite knew why. Perhaps you’ve spent years adapting, struggling to fit into spaces that never seemed to be made for you. And then, one day—through self-discovery or a formal diagnosis—you find out: you’re autistic.

This realization can be both liberating and overwhelming. Suddenly, your entire life begins to make sense in a way it never has before. Every misunderstood moment, every struggle, every overwhelming experience—it wasn’t just “you being too sensitive” or “not trying hard enough.” It was your brain working differently, and no one ever told you.

Now, you have the opportunity to reshape your past with understanding and self-compassion instead of shame. To see yourself clearly, maybe for the first time.

You may be starting to understand:

✔ Why certain relationships felt draining or confusing—the chronic misunderstandings, the feeling of being “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.
✔ Why you always felt different in social settings—maybe struggling to follow unspoken rules, feeling like you were acting instead of just being yourself.
✔ Why rejection stings so deeply—experiencing rejection sensitivity dysphoria, where even minor criticisms or perceived slights feel overwhelming.
✔ Why your emotions feel bigger than others seem to experience—meltdowns you thought were panic attacks, shutdowns mistaken for depression.
✔ Why you crave justice and fairness so intensely—always questioning the “rules,” feeling a strong need to defend others who are marginalized or mistreated.
✔ Why you’re constantly exhausted—after a lifetime of masking, adjusting your behavior to fit into a neurotypical world, you may be feeling the deep weight of autistic burnout.

At Zen Psychological Center, we understand what it’s like to live a life of chronic masking—the exhaustion, the burnout, the deep desire to finally just be yourself without fear of judgment. That’s why we created Autistic Connections: Late-Identified Adults—a six-week workshop for individuals just like you.

Autistic Connections: Late-Identified Adults is a six-week workshop designed to provide a welcoming, understanding space for adults who have discovered their autism later in life—whether self-diagnosed or professionally diagnosed.

This is not group therapy but a supportive and educational environment where you can:

✔ Explore your neurodivergence in a space that respects and validates your experiences
✔ Connect with others who share similar life experiences
✔ Share your journey without fear of being misunderstood
✔ Learn about self-advocacy, masking, sensory needs, and more
✔ Build meaningful connections and find a sense of community

This workshop is open to late-identified autistic adults who want to:

✔  Gain a deeper understanding of their autistic identity
✔  Navigate the challenges and strengths of being autistic in a neurotypical world
✔  Meet others with shared experiences
✔  Learn and grow in a supportive environment

Validation & Understanding – Connect with others who truly understand your journey
Community & Support – Build meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals
Tools & Strategies – Gain insights into neurodivergence and self-advocacy
A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space – Share openly without fear of misunderstanding

You Deserve to Take Up Space—Exactly as You Are

For years, you may have felt the need to shrink yourself, to mold yourself into what the world expected. But what if you didn’t have to anymore?

What if you could exist authentically, openly, and unapologetically?

This workshop is here to remind you that you are not broken. You are not too much. You are exactly enough—exactly as you are.

🔹 Are you ready to step into your authentic self? Join us.

Sign Up Today

Currently out Autistic Connections workshop is only open to members at Zen Psychological Center.  Please check back for open groups to the community in the future.

🗓 Dates: April 1st – May 6th
📆 Schedule: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 6 weeks
📍 Location: Online