There’s a cliche out there about ADHD’ers having two kinds of time: Now and Not Now. This may equip us to relate well to our toddlers. For them, going inside for dinner feels like going inside forever. Be careful, though — it also equips us to act more like our toddlers. When I first experienced stimulant medication, I remember […]
Author: Jaclyn Paul
Book review: Is it You, Me, or Adult ADD?
A version of this review first appeared in Mix Tapes and Scribbles. Gina Pera’s Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD is an absolute must for any long-term relationship with one or more ADHD partners. Even without a formal diagnosis, I recommend it to anyone who’s been called irresponsible, lacking common sense, disorganized, or plain old hard […]
#LWSLClutterFree: final reflections on a month of decluttering
Well, that’s a wrap, on October and on the #LWSLClutterFree 31-day challenge. My conclusion: #LWSLClutterFree’s goals may be attainable for the average person or household. Ours is not the average household. We’re the kind of home where we can make a mess of a room one day, shut the door in utter overwhelm the next, then pretend the […]