As a group we have quite a few strengths:
we are all KIND people
We are academics, writers, researchers, lifelong learners
We are endlessly intellectually curious
We are crafty - we crochet, sculpt, and make**** things
We are mathematicians, brilliant doctors, and professionals
Some of us are very detail oriented
We have empathy, and we listen to each other
We are thoughtful, and often determined even in the face of our challenges
We are resilient (or we wouldn't be here)
We acknowledge our ADHD struggles:
working memory, time management
forgetfulness
low self-trust, low sense of personal agency
trouble with task shifting, managing our activation to tasks
emotional regulation, avoidance of discomfort
We can be all of these things at the same time.
Humans are complex. We're never all good or all bad.
Nobody with ADHD likes to be bored.
We need purpose and meaning in order to be motivated.
We also need to manage our mental/physical energy so we don't crash.
There is a delicate balance between taking care of ourselves and self-handicapping.
Most of us cannot recall past learning experiences. (good or bad) So when we are faced with a decision, or we need to take action, we might procrastinate.