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ADHD


More Than "Spacey": Unmasking the Real Face of ADHD in Women
For years, you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive,” “lazy,” or that you “just need to try harder.” You look at the classic picture of ADHD—the young boy who can’t sit still in class—and you don’t see yourself. But what if these struggles aren't evidence of a personality flaw, but the signature of a neurological reality you were never taught to recognize? What if the lens of ADHD could transform a lifetime of self-blame into one of self-understanding?
Melissa Strickland
Nov 65 min read


Untangling ADHD: A Guide to Its Causes and Symptoms
Explore the complex causes and symptoms of ADHD in this insightful guide. Untangle ADHD and gain understanding to foster self-compassion and growth.
Melissa Strickland
Nov 47 min read


Why Perimenopause Feels Like ADHD: The Neurological Link and How to Thrive During this Phase of Life
The "Keys in the Fridge" Moment Have you ever found your keys in the fridge or forgotten a word mid-sentence, struggling to recall a thought that was just there? Perhaps you’ve been hit by an overwhelming wave of tiredness, feeling that the mental load of juggling work, family, and life has become inexplicably heavier. If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s, you might be asking if this is just aging, stress, or something more. The answer is that it is something more. These
Melissa Strickland
Nov 38 min read


What is a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist?
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy represents a profound shift in how we understand, support, and engage with neurodivergent individuals. Moving away from the traditional pathology paradigm, this model aligns with the Neurodiversity Paradigm (NDP)—which recognizes neurocognitive differences such as autism and ADHD not as disorders to be fixed, but as natural, valid forms of human variation.
Melissa Strickland
Oct 144 min read
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