by karen | Jun 26, 2026 | ADHD & Me
As I face a significant birthday this weekend, I have been trying to explain to people around me, why I don’t enjoy or want to celebrate my own birthday. It’s not because I have trauma, from a horrible birthday, or that my family forgot my birthdays, nor...
by karen | Jun 24, 2026 | ADHD & Me
Birthdays are supposed to be fun, right? Cake, presents, messages from people you love, maybe a meal out or a little gathering. Yet for many adults with ADHD, birthdays can feel surprisingly uncomfortable, overwhelming, emotional, or even disappointing. It’s one...