Section 2 of my Snapshot just hit different. I realised the thing I've been calling "low self-esteem" my whole life is actually grief - for the engineer I never became, the marriages that ended, the authentic self I lost while shape-shifting to fit in. I didn't even know my life had been "a play" until someone helped me see it.

Just finished all 3 sections of my ADHD Snapshot and realised something I've been hiding from myself: I've spent years preaching "know yourself, love yourself" to other people while never once practising it on me. Diagnosis cracked it open. Now I'm watching my "curious academic brain" finally point inward instead of outward and it's terrifying.

@Grey Hennes Such an inspirational life, albeit ingredibl1y hard by the sound of it. Sending you huge hugs Check out these sources https://www.russellbarkley.org/ Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., an internationally recognized authority on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) in children & adults who has dedicated his career to widely disseminating science-based information about ADHD. https://www.adhdevidence.org/ The ADHD Evidence Project disseminates evidence-based information about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for educational purposes. The content on this website is not intended to be and should not be construed as personal medical or psychological advice.

Challenge 1: ~500 people Challenge 2: ~3,500 people Challenge 3: ~6,400 people and climbing We are growing exponentially, and that's not for no reason. The challenge works. Thousands have already shifted how they live with their ADHD, and we're doing it again starting April 27. Before we kick off, I want to hear from you. 👇 Vote below: what's your biggest ADHD struggle right now? 💬 Also drop it in the comments, other options are also welcome

This is crazy. I recorded some thoughts... and I'm sharing the video. Usually I'd do half drafts, wonder if its good enough, and run away, try again maybe, end up with a bunch of half baked versions. Then let it go. But this time I'm just going to do it. Because this community feels different. It feels safer, somehow. That's thanks to you Jim, and everyone here. Thank you for being here, for the easy acceptance, and encouragement. It's really quite amazing. My video probably should be shorter, but I'm just going to share it, while my courage is up. I tend to be soft spoken and not always clear. I hope it's clear enough. It says some things that are worth saying, I think. And hopefully it might encourage someone. If you just want the quick summary, it's: "I got encouraged". 😊