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I Didn’t Know It Was ADHD: A Mother’s Story of Shame, Masking, and Discovery


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For years, I built a life that looked good on the outside — organized, accomplished, in control. But behind that carefully curated image was a constant undercurrent of worry, confusion, and shame. I didn’t know I had ADHD. I just thought I was failing at being a person in ways no one else seemed to struggle with. In this episode, I share the story of my late diagnosis and how it’s helped me reframe my entire life — from childhood to career to relationships. This is an honest look at what it means to mask, to cope, and finally, to begin again with compassion and clarity. 

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good daughter societyBy Lauren Barrett