You told me you wanted personal stories from others — especially women — with ADHD. Here’s an essay from Jehn, a woman who has moved from a place from deep fear and shame about her ADHD to a place of acceptance and pride. If you’ve been here a while, you’ll notice her outlook is a […]
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“It’s different for girls:” My ADHD story
As I reached out for support, my friends and family struggled to sympathize. After all, I looked smart and successful—from the outside. My friends assured me I was either expecting too much of myself or making excuses for not bringing my behavior in line with that of other adults. My occasional verbal outbursts just meant […]
Guest post: a calendar that works for our family
This guest post comes from Katy Rollins of 18 Channels: An ADHD Life. Hi, I’m Katy I’m a wife and a stepmother of three. I have an excellent relationship with my husband and stepchildren. Yes, there are challenges to raising kids between two households, but these days our family unit is pretty functional most of […]