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“It Just Takes One Good Friend to Change the Course of a Life”
Making friends during adolescence is akin to navigating a labyrinth filled with…
“A Love Letter to My Son’s Special Interests”
It was the first time the card table was used for its…
“How Hardcore Feminist Punk Rock Unlocked My AuDHD Brain”
I have always had a strong connection and pull to music, gaining…
“Secrecy vs. Privacy: How to Decide Who to Tell About Your Child’s ADHD”
Sometimes, an ADHD diagnosis can bring more confusion than clarity. As a…
“4 ADHD Defense Mechanisms – and How to Break Them”
As a psychotherapist, an ADHD coach, and someone who lives with ADHD,…
“I Hyperfocused on My Tiny Baby’s Survival… for Four Months”
In 2020, my son was born prematurely, weighing a tiny 600 grams,…
“What Years of Debilitating Migraines Taught Me About ADHD in Women”
Before I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 33, my body felt…
“The Day I Learned Why Time Is Such a Mystery to ADHD Brains”
How often do you show up late to the events and responsibilities…
“Celebrate the Mistakes You Don’t Make”
Most neurotypical people don’t fully understand or recognize ADHD struggles — and…
“4 Simple Strategies to Help Impulsive Students Stop Blurting”
We’ve all seen it. The student who inadvertently cuts off their friend…
“I’m Newly Diagnosed at 90 — and So Thankful”
When I was born in 1933, neurodivergence (along with jet aircraft, the…
“6 Emotional Regulation Activities for Creative Kids with Big Feelings”
What if dancing, coloring, and painting could be part of the parenting…
“This Cannot Be the Price We Pay to Function.”
February 22, 2024 I apprehensively open my prescription bottle and peer in.…
“How a Psychedelic Trip Changed My Life”
Twelve years ago, I embarked on a transformative psychedelics journey that opened…
New Research Explores Cannabis Use, Binge Eating | High Times
Just about everybody knows that smoking weed can result in a serious…
“I Went Over 25 Years Without Consuming a Vegetable”
White rice, white bread, ground beef, chicken fingers, French fries, and pepperoni…
“All My Friends Are Neurodivergent — and Wonderful”
For a good chunk of my life, I suffered greatly in the…
“ADHD Helps Me Stand Out as a Stand-Up Comedian”
I’ve never been one to shy away from the spotlight. As a…
What Happens When You Give a Tape Recorder to a Chatty Kid
I’ve always been long-winded. As a chatty kid, I saw myself (I’m…