advocacy
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A day in the life of my ADHD Contradictions. I feel like these are aspects of ADHD that nobody can understand unless they are diagnosed. Contradictions, the dictionary defines it as a situation or ideas in opposition to one another; I feel this is the best way to describe ADHD. This is probably why I am skeptical…
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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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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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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,…
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It has been a while since I posted; honestly, there is no excuse. I have been busy, yes, but that is usually when I thrive. The issue is living in limbo without a plan; that freaks me out. I know first-world problems. I have a roof over my head, a job, food… nothing to complain…
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Damn, you brain. I have stated before that I only realized my intelligence less than five years ago. I know this sounds wild, but it’s my reality. I sometimes feel like I have two brains, one that is driven and hyper-focused and another that is scattered and struggles to recall words or remember the most straightforward fact.…
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Thank you. I say this with gratitude to all those who read my blog and with whom I spoke today. Today felt like a milestone. Today, I felt heard, supported, and recognized. You may wonder what she is going on about, especially given the gaps in my posts. For that, I apologize. I promise to try to do…
Random Acts of ADHD: ADHD is not what you do but who you are 