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What's Your Gold? #adhd #mentalhealth #olympics #self-care Aug 10, 2024

There’s something so inspiring about the Olympics.

Last week, I wrote about stepping back to move forward.

I think about Simone Biles and how difficult it must have been for her to step away from her team 4 years ago and watch them get the silver. I’m sure a thousand questions ran...

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Find Your Story #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdbrain #mentalhealth #self-care May 20, 2024

Over 20 years ago, I saw a therapist for depression.

It was just before the holidays and with the kindest of intentions, she put me on medication so I could enjoy them.

Unfortunately, that med threw me straight into mania.

I felt like my heart was racing all of the time and I ended up going on a...

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License #adhd #mentalhealth #self-care May 06, 2024

I lost my license.

The last thing I remember is feeling something in my right pants pocket, pulling it out, and thinking “oh you need to put that in your wallet before you lose it.”

Other than that I have nothing.

Did I put it back in my pants pocket?

Did I put it someplace...

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How Do You See Yourself #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdbrain #self-care #selfcareadhd #selflove Feb 03, 2024

The eye doctor dropped the bomb – bifocals.

Just not happening.

I crossed my arms and shook my head with an adamant no.

Except, it is happening.

And so much more.

I still feel about 40 even though my eyes are telling me otherwise.

After much negotiation, we landed on bifocal glasses with a...

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Managing Grief with ADHD #adhd #mentalhealth #self-care #selfcompassion Jul 08, 2023

 Grief Trigger Warning - If this topic isn't for you, please don't hesitate to skip today's newsletter. Taking care of yourself is your most important priority. I honor that and will happily see you next week.

Betty had cancer again.

The metastatic kind.

The kind that means you have...

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