ADHD and grief Archives

Healthy Boundaries and ADHD: Staying Connected Without Losing Yourself

When Rest No Longer Feels Like Enough Have you ever felt so drained that even rest does not fully bring you back to yourself? Not just physically tired, but mentally overloaded and emotionally stretched. Like you are always trying to catch up with your own life. For many people with ADHD, this experience can feel […]

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June 4, 2026

Grief Does Not Expire: A Neurodivergent Perspective on Loss

Grief does not expire. And yet there seems to be a time limit placed on grief in many of our communities Sometimes religion, tradition, or social expectations shape that timeline. Other times, nobody says it directly, but people still feel it. The message becomes: after a certain amount of time, you should be okay now. […]

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May 14, 2026

ADHD and Grief in South Asian culture

Grief isn’t a straightforward path; it’s filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns. September 2022 changed my life forever with the loss of my beloved father, whom I lovingly called Baba Jaani. Since then, ADHD and grief in South Asian culture have shaped my journey with sorrow, growth, and community support.

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January 22, 2025

Are You An Adult Newly Diagnosed with ADHD? Why It's OK to Grieve

So, you've just been handed the ADHD label in your adult life, huh? Well, welcome to the club! As a therapist who not only chats about ADHD but also lives it (surprise diagnosis party in my late 30s!), I get how topsy-turvy this rollercoaster can feel.

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January 18, 2024