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Late to My Own Party

At 48, my world was turned completely upside down when I received a life-changing ADHD diagnosis. Late to My Own Party offers personal reflections on life with ADHD, critical analysis of research issues, helpful resources, support, insights, and general frivolity.

The Five Stages of Grief Applied to My ADHD

The Five Stages of Grief Applied to My ADHD

Grief isn’t just experienced in connection with death. It’s real here, too.

Mar 26

I Was Never Built for a Normal Workplace

I Was Never Built for a Normal Workplace

Now I understand 25+ years of round hole and square peg life.

Mar 10

ADHD and the Hellscape That is a Restaurant Menu

ADHD and the Hellscape That is a Restaurant Menu

Let me tell you what I do to help me pass as an adult.

Mar 1

ADHD Post-Medication Things I Now Celebrate

ADHD Post-Medication Things I Now Celebrate

Because I’m new to adulting, and I get to pat myself on the back.

Feb 23

Flipping the Script on Negative Self Narratives

Flipping the Script on Negative Self Narratives

Because words matter no matter who says them.

Feb 19

My Need to Apologize for My ADHD

My Need to Apologize for My ADHD

It’s like a 12-step program tour, but there’s only one step.

Jan 20

Women with ADHD Are Not Pill-Popping Speed Freaks

Women with ADHD Are Not Pill-Popping Speed Freaks

The reality of what treatment means and looks like for us.

Jan 18

40 Years of Unknowingly Living with ADHD

40 Years of Unknowingly Living with ADHD

This is the start. This is how I came to define my entire adulthood.

Jan 17

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