Chronic Illness, Masking, and the Cost of Proving You’re “Enough” with Holly Blanc Moses

April 24, 2026 01:24:06
Chronic Illness, Masking, and the Cost of Proving You’re “Enough” with Holly Blanc Moses
Weird and Well
Chronic Illness, Masking, and the Cost of Proving You’re “Enough” with Holly Blanc Moses

Apr 24 2026 | 01:24:06

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Show Notes

What if the traits you’ve been praised for—resilience, determination, pushing through—are the very things that have been harming you?

In this deeply honest conversation, neurodivergent therapist Holly Blanc Moses shares her journey through severe chronic illness, lifelong masking, and the relentless pressure to prove she was “good enough.” From nearly dying in graduate school to navigating medical trauma and ableism, Holly opens up about what it really costs to override your body in a world that doesn’t understand you.

We explore the intersection of neurodivergence, parenting, chronic illness, and nervous system survival—and what it takes to rebuild self-trust, become a safe person for your child, and stop abandoning yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your worth by pushing harder… you aren't alone.

To heal your nervous system, rewire your relationship with self, and end cycles of anxiety, burnout, and chronic illness:
Learn more about Sacred Creatrix and book your free Discovery Call

To connect with Holly and learn more about how to work with her:
Private Practice: North Carolina Center for Autism and ADHD, https://www.crossvinecounseling.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyblancmoses/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollyblancmoses/
Private Facebook Group for Parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WiredDifferentlyGroup
Private Facebook Group for Therapists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodiversityaffirmingtherapy

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