'I wish the world could see how hard I try. I wish I could really clearly understand that myself, because sometimes I realize it & sometimes I don’t. Please, world, try to support & help those who hold it on their shoulders, like a heavy, invisible cloak.'
“For every executive function issue I have, I also have strength. I may be late to appointments or interviews, but I’m always trying, sometimes struggling, and many times succeeding in my ongoing journey to meet your needs and create my place in this world. I’m still an asset to you because I carry with me heart, resilience, hard work, and a fierce drive to overcome the impossible. And I won’t give up.
“ADHD doesn’t make me uncaring, irrational, or unreliable. I am a mature adult and am capable of growing past difficult situations and becoming stronger in areas of weakness. I recognize every day what areas are a struggle for me. ADHD makes certain things harder, but not impossible. The very nature of ADHD amplifies introspection because we are so hard on ourselves, but in that introspection we gain a great perspective of self-awareness, empathy, and grace.
“Individuals with ADHD are not choosing to be bad, forgetful, impulsive, or disorganized. They have often come up with their own ways of coping. If you are someone without ADHD, imagine you are asked to write your name in cursive with your non-dominant hand. At the same time, you are asked to make circles with your right foot, move your left foot side to side, and tap the top of your head with your dominate hand.
“It’s frustrating enough when ADHD wins the day. We internalize it more than we may let on. Every time our loved ones mirror those feelings with their words, expressions, or actions it validates our embarrassment and frustration. It is already hard enough experiencing them without witnessing them externally reinforced in our loved ones’ reactions. The more our loved ones react with criticism, the louder we hear their voices while reprimanding ourselves.
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