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As I revisit my first op-ed, a piece that never saw the light of day, I am reminded of the issue’s urgency. It was born out of frustration, a feeling of being unheard in my arguments with the school board about the elephant in the room. The lack of support for students, particularly the failure…
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I came across this on my computer as I attempt to organize my life. I wrote this awhile ago and forgto about it so figured why not share. I have to admit, as a parent, I am guilty of providing my kids with cell phones and gaming systems. I was not great at regulating their ‘screen…
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It has been a lot; this year has included many changes, some of which I could go along with, and others challenged me. For those who do not know my history, I could say go back and read my previous blog posts, but that would be a jerk thing to say, and I do not think…
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I had to write a paper for one of my classes this year. I actually had to write multiple long papers, but this one is fresh in my mind. Oh, ya! I made it through the first year of my PhD. Anyways, back to the topic at hand. I had to write a paper for…
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Sorry I know its been awhile, and I promise to post more often. With my ADHD time blindness that means it will continue to be sporatic. Sorry I spent most of last summer editing and re-editing this op-ed to be published at the end of September prior to students returning to school. After much back…
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First, I am sorry for my prolonged absence. I keep meaning to write, but in true ADHD style, I get distracted or forget. I will try to do better. I feel sad and irritated, but I am unsure what it is. I just returned from a fantastic trip to LA with a really good friend. We went to see…
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Sadness hits me like a ton of bricks; it crushes me, and people do not always understand why. It’s as though I experience emotions tenfold compared to others. Regardless of the emotion, whether anger, sadness, or happiness, it slams me and takes control. These emotions are experienced not just for me but for others. If someone is…
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What are these feelings? They are such a contradiction. Elated, terrified, excited, overwhelmed…all at once. As most of you know, last week, I received an email I have been patiently waiting for, my offer of admission to the Ph.D. program at York. When I was applying for my master’s, someone said the most challenging part of grad…
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So, I have an update. Have you ever imagined the unimaginable? I am still a little shocked, and it has not yet sunk in. I have been accepted to a Ph.D. program at York. I cannot put how I am feeling into words. I remember when I was a kid, I saw so many child psychologists because of my…
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I can say that over the years, time has really shown me what is important. Maybe that’s why there are momets when time can become a fixation for me. It feels like if I am not early, I am late, and that’s if I even remember. My mom always told us, “If you’re on time,…
Random Acts of ADHD: ADHD is not what you do but who you are 