Grow beyond what happened to you. — Before you start jumping up and down screaming that you actually are a victim, know the difference. A victim is someone who has suffered an assault, attack, trickery, or any number of bad things that happen to them. A victim mentality is when a person believes that bad things are…

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Actually, it can cause confusion — When I colored on the wall and got punished, I learned not to use a crayon. You know the scene. Dad takes off his belt and you know someone is going to get punished. Even if you’ve never experienced it, you know what comes next. Some parents were abusive with…

Saying these things are not helpful, but they can be explored. — Things people say to or about ADHD and other Neurodivergent people A good kick in the pants will cure that ADHD crap. You just want drugs because you can’t handle reality She’s just shy. The right boy will bring her out of her shell. He’s a boy. All boys have ADHD at some point. If he wants it bad enough he’ll…

Yeah, it’s called reality — If you’re expecting the world to adapt to you and your needs, you’re going to find yourself in an ocean of disappointment. Your childhood may have been about what you want, but outside of that tiny circle is a world that is unable, and many times, unwilling to cater to…

I’m talking about ADHD and Autism — NOTE: This article is for information purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a diagnosis. There are multiple other neuro-types that also cross these spectrums. Main Components of Autism The Autism Spectrum, for the sake of this article, consists of six major issues that a person with Autism may struggle with. …

Wait, I think it’s a tomato. — Puppies and tomatoes and timers, oh my. Okay, so not a puppy. But when I hear Pomodoro, I can’t help but picture a cross-breed between a Pomeranian and a Labrador. Hmm, would that be a big head and a small body? Or a small fluffy labrador? It’s easy to get distracted when you have ADHD. It really…

It can also feel degrading to be told you have it. — Potential: having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. Focus on potential In business, potential customers don’t become customers without focussed effort. A business marketer does whatever possible in order to sway…

It’s tiring being defective. — You Say “Good Morning”. I ask “Why?” I see neurotypical people going about their day looking for something to complain about. I also see them looking for things to smile about. I don’t understand either. To me, it’s either there or not there. I don’t have to look for it. …