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So What if It’s Important?

Guess what’s one of the things that most frustrates someone without ADHD about their loved one with it? The fact that something is important is not usually enough to get into action. I’m not talking about important …

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ADHD and Saying No

There are a few reasons people with ADHD find themselves overcommitting. One of the biggies is because of their unique sense of time. First, there can be little awareness of how long something actually takes …

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Shame, Me & ADHD

I wrote, The Shame of the Non-ADHD Child, for ADDitude magazine. (although it’s since been renamed). Following is an excerpt. This week is Dad’s birthday week; although he passed away in 1987. Happy Birthday, Dad ❤️   …

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