Late-Diagnosed Autistic ✨ ND-Affirming Coach ✨ Advocate on Instagram: "“High functioning” usually just means the cost is hidden. It means you still showed up. Still performed. Still met expectations. And then paid for it privately. Functioning is not the same thing as being well. And being praised for coping doesn’t mean your system isn’t struggling. Save this if you’ve ever been told you’re doing great while quietly falling apart. #actuallyautistic #latediagnosedautistic #autisticburnout"