Friendship and community are important to everyone, but may be of crucial importance to those who have felt isolated or excluded, a common experience for people with ADHD. In research, ADHD in children and adolescents has been related to a host of soci
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The ADHD brain is one of great extremes—referred to as both a curse and a superpower. One minute, you can't focus on anything; the next, you're locked into hyperfocus and can't break away. You feel unmotivated and uninterested—until something ignites y
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For most of my life, ADHD was framed as a disorder—something to manage, hide, or overcome. It showed up in forgotten appointments, half-finished projects, lost keys, emotion, and the shame spiral that came after. But what no one told me is that b
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a medical diagnosis; it's a lived experience that affects millions of people worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, misconceptions and social stigma often overshadow the reality of thos
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You may be wondering how I went from being an ADHD parent to also being an ADHD advocate. The first two decades of my career taught me that I could not be an advocate for anyone, on any matter, if I did not first understand and fully appreciate the int
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In 2024, I had entered what I believe to be the “eye of the storm” of the Great Reckoning of my late adult ADHD diagnosis. For those of you who are horoscope buffs, last year was pivotal for the cardinal signs. Astrologists predicted “profo
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