You're Not Alone. Hear From Evelyn

"Hi, I’m Evelyn, and for most of my life, I thought I was just overboard, forgetful, can't concentrate, and not good enough. I struggled with everything—keeping up with work deadlines, maintaining friendships, even remembering small things like locking the door or answering texts. People would say things like, 'You’re just not trying hard enough,' which made me feel even worse. It wasn’t until I had a meltdown at work and couldn’t explain why I kept procrastinating that a friend suggested I look into ADHD. At 29, I finally got diagnosed, and while it was a relief to have a name for what I’d been experiencing, I still felt overwhelmed and lost. I had spent so much energy masking my struggles that I didn't even know where to start. That’s when I decided to try therapy.

Working with my therapist was life-changing. She helped me understand that ADHD wasn’t a flaw—it was just a different way my brain worked. We broke down my struggles into smaller pieces and worked on practical strategies. I learned how to manage my time with visual planners and set realistic goals that fit my energy levels. She also helped me address emotional challenges, like the guilt I carried from years of unmet expectations and the constant need to please everyone. One of the biggest wins for me was learning to forgive myself and lean into routines that actually worked for *me*, not what others expected. Therapy didn’t ‘cure’ my ADHD, but it gave me the tools to live a life I finally feel good about—and that’s been the most empowering part of this journey."