They call us lazy, flaky, or dramatic. Nah. We’re multitasking warriors with overloaded brains and hearts that run on hyperspeed. ADHD isn’t an excuse – it’s an explanation. And baby, we’re done apologizing for being wired differently.
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Beyond the Stereotypes: My Brain on ADHD
When people hear “ADHD,” they usually think it’s just being easily distracted or forgetful, like zoning out mid-sentence or losing your keys for the hundredth time. But the reality, especially for adults, runs much deeper. ADHD isn’t just a short attention span. It’s living with…
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How To Help Someone With Low Self Esteem?
…and what I’ve learned from dealing with my own, too. Let me start with this: I’m not perfect. I’ve had moments – hell, entire chapters – where I doubted my worth, over-apologized for existing, and convinced myself that I wasn’t enough. So when someone close…
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Embracing Solo Dates: Why Spending Time Alone is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
There’s something incredibly powerful about taking time for yourself. In a world that often tells us that socializing is the key to happiness and fulfillment, it’s easy to forget the joy and peace that come from spending time alone. But let me tell you: solo…
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Stop Settling For Less Than You Deserve
I’ve been thinking a lot about settling lately. Mostly because I see so many people doing it. I’ve done it, too – more times than I’d like to admit. And honestly? It’s exhausting watching people live a life that’s half-loved, half-lived, and half-felt. Let’s stop…
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100 Alternatives to Self-Harm
Please Share this Post – You Never Know Who Needs It✨ Trigger Warning: Mentions of self-harm. Please read with care. If you’re reading this and you’re in pain, I see you. And I need you to hear this: you are not alone. There’s no shame…
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Dating Someone With Bipolar Disorder
As a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I’m not naïve to how people often respond to the label. That’s exactly why I wrote this. If you’re dating (or thinking of dating) someone with a mental illness, take a moment to drop the assumptions and open…
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Wounds That Time Won’t Heal
What is Child Trauma? “Child trauma” refers to a scary, dangerous, violent, or life-threatening event that happens to a child (0–18 years of age). This type of event may also happen to someone the child knows, and they may be impacted as a result of…