I Thought I Was Just Being Helpful I never used to call it people pleasing. I called it helping, being nice, doing my bit. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with ADHD and started falling down that classic research rabbit hole that I realised what it really was: a full-on, unfiltered need to say “yes”… Continue reading ADHD & People Pleasing: Why I Say Yes (Even When I Shouldn’t)
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When Your Gut Tells You Something’s Up: Our Journey Through the ADHD/Autism Maze
If you’re a mum reading this with a niggling gut feeling that something’s not quite right with your child, this is for you. I’ve been there. I am there. What started as small differences with my daughter in preschool. Not smiling on cue, clinging to one friend, not responding to her name. Grew into years-long… Continue reading When Your Gut Tells You Something’s Up: Our Journey Through the ADHD/Autism Maze
From Accident to Adventure: The Disney Sticker That Started It All
Would you believe me if I told you this journey started by accident? Over a year ago, I sat down to write a blog post. It was about an idea close to my heart. The idea involved creating and selling a Disney-inspired sticker. The goal was to help fund a dream trip to the most… Continue reading From Accident to Adventure: The Disney Sticker That Started It All
Get Me To Disney Sticker Challenge
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I last posted, and although I always intend to write more frequently, the reality is quite different. Why, you ask? Well, let me introduce you to my ADHD madness. I’m an ADHD adult, a working mother with a passion for chaos, it seems. I've always been a doer,… Continue reading Get Me To Disney Sticker Challenge