My autism journey began when my first grandchild was diagnosed,. My daughter asked me to participate in a study of genetic bases for autism. If that hadn't happened, I'm not sure I would know that I was #ActuallyAutistic myself.
I was never really good at masking, and looking back, I can see the damage that did in my life when I didn't know.
I agree about positive representation. I am openly, visibly, #trans for that very reason.