Masking, personality and hobbies

I do not bother myself over such distinctions. After many decades, my camouflaging is just part of me; without it would I still be me? I just try to be easy on myself and not bother about where my traits come from. If masking or other forms of camouflaging are not actively causing distress, why change them?

Don't get this the wrong way, but females mask and camouflage to a much higher degree than males are, since there are higher expectations and needs to conform socially. 

Don't get this the wrong way, but females mask and camouflage to a much higher degree than males are, since there are higher expectations and needs to conform socially. 

On average, yes, but it varies considerably between individuals. I reached 59 years of age without anyone noticing, including myself, that I was autistic. This is despite being selectively mute for various lengths of time at infant school. I pass as allistic most of the time, to most people, the only downside is that I get exhausted with the effort. Time on my own tends to fix this, however.