Mayra Flores·3 days agoMember-onlyFinding the job path that fits my ADHD paceLife’s turning points are hard. And they’re especially hard when you don’t know what to expect. For me, finishing graduate school and figuring out what to do next is one of the most challenging turning points I’ve had to experience. “Do I get a different job? Do I enroll in…Adhd2 min read
Emily Walsh·5 days agoMy learning disability was my “weakness” until it became my strengthOne of the most common questions asked during any kind of interview is, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” And through the years, my answer has been simple and straight to the point. My biggest weaknesses are my learning challenges, including dyslexia. I always questioned my ability to process and…Learning Disability3 min read
Ryan Douglass·Jul 27Member-onlyI’m listening, even if my ADHD brain drifts awayI remember being quizzed on U.S. presidents in front of my class in the eighth grade. I could barely pay attention during these lessons, so I hadn’t fully absorbed the curriculum. When it was time to be quizzed, I wasn’t concerned about not knowing the answers. I was more worried…Adhd3 min read
Asaka Mae·Jul 21As a writer, disability is my greatest strengthAs someone with learning and thinking differences, I know how important it is to find a career path that works with — rather than against — my brain. I’m working toward a BA in journalism, and I recently started freelancing. I would describe myself as a “lifestyle, culture, and wellness…Learning Disability5 min read
Hanna Brooks Olsen·Jul 18Why some people with ADHD self-medicate — including meThere was one class in college that I just could not seem to get through without falling asleep. It was a 3 p.m. class, and the subject matter was super interesting. But something about that time of day always came with a crash. I wasn’t sleeping well (I also had…Self Improvement5 min read
Suzie Glassman·Jul 13Member-onlyThe tale of a neurodivergent kid and the dance teacher who didn’t give upIn a few days, we’ll load our suitcases into the trunk of our car and head to Seaside, Oregon, for a national dance competition. My daughter is one of a dozen girls from her studio opting to spend a week of her summer attending master classes taught by famous (to…Neurodiversity4 min read
Kristin Wilcox·Jul 8My ADHD son’s thanks helped me reach a turning pointI’ve spent the past 10 years helping my ADHD son, so I know firsthand how challenging, sometimes overwhelming, and seemingly thankless it can be. That was until my son said to me on his last day of high school, “Thanks for getting me through school, Mom.” His appreciation made my…Adhd3 min read
Lex T. Lindsay·Jul 6Being queer, having ADHD, and finally fitting inJocks. Theater kids. Math nerds. It seems like every teen movie and TV show has a scene where we’re introduced to the subgroups that make up the school ecosystem. I went to a high school where the groups were a little less division-by-stereotype. But whatever divisions there were — similar…Adhd4 min read
Hanna Brooks Olsen·Jun 30Can someone please tell my ADHD to go to sleep?For many years, I’ve had a strained relationship with sleep. I love to sleep. I relish time spent under my weighted blanket with a relaxing sleep story playing to calm my often-racing thoughts. …Adhd5 min read
Mayra Flores·Jun 27Member-onlyMy ADHD made me feel like a failure, until I started forgiving myselfWhen I first received my ADHD diagnosis—and started treatment — I thought life would begin to work out the way I thought it was supposed to. But I quickly learned that wasn’t going to be the case. For me, having ADHD feels like my mind is going 1,000 mph until…Adhd2 min read
