The author reflects on their ADHD diagnosis, realizing their struggles stemmed not from the condition itself but from an incompatible upbringing. Their parents' disciplinary approach and societal expectations damaged their self-perception and natural cognitive patterns. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing ADHD as a cognitive variation rather than a disorder, and advocates for self-acceptance and questioning inherited beliefs about normalcy and success.
https://claimingattention.substack.com/p/adhd-did-not-break-me-my-parents-did