Just mentioned this on another thread, but wanted to share it as a discussion topic.
I have been finding it tough since diagnosis, to be my authetic self more with the people closest to me, my partner is sort of like 'why haven't you been able to be yourself for so long' (16 years with her) ...it's hard to explain, it isn't you or my family, it's the constraints society imposes which are expectant, universally accepted, and a mainstream 'normal' way to be.
This incredible book just out, by the legend that is Rick Ruben is called 'The Creative Act: A Way Of Being.' Really profoundly gentle and open. Exactly who many of us want to be.
He talks about it here:
He has a way of calmly listening to others, without any impetus, that I wish I could one day emulate. I'm always so nervous to forget a thought in my head, or be rude in some way. But his pace, intonation, and humanity is so beautiful to me.
Let me know if you enjoy it anyway 
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(it is long, but it's a good way to slow down tbh)
