Two of my favorite writers and people...what could be better? Kate, your Substack is a don't miss for all creatives, not only those with ADHD. As the mother of three children with varying types of AD(H)D, I love reading how neurodivergent folks manage their lives, their obligations and passions, and always find nuggets that are helpful and enlightening for my own creative practice. When Nina says she sees her ADHD as a gift, I completely get that, as I saw that in my own kids. Thank you so much, Kate, for this Substack, and Nina, for your beautiful book. And thanks for linking to In a Flash, our passion project!
Thank you for helping us learn more about Nina, Kate! I know that she does some writing workshops in Brunswick and have been interested in connecting with her for a while. Now I feel pushed more to do so lol. It’s so interesting, I still consider myself someone who had early relational trauma, which in turn shaped my brain and parts of my personality into an Into an impulsive and reactive creative type.
As you know, for me, the ADD diagnosis as a kid did feel shaming because it was labeled to me as pure disability rather than a result of relational and generational trauma. It’s interesting to read about how for others the diagnosis is a relief and helps with shame. Different experiences and perspectives get us to the same healing method: self compassion!
Like Nina, I perceived the diagnosis as something of a release from shame, but she and I had that experience as adults. I can't imagine how that might feel to a child. I don't think generally we talk enough about shame and ADHD. And I'm a big believer in the association between relational and generational trauma and ADHD. My understanding is that adoptees and, perhaps, people like me with an NPE (not parent expected) discovery, are more likely to have ADHD. I want to dive more into the research on that. Thanks for reading and commenting, Lisa!
Two of my favorite writers and people...what could be better? Kate, your Substack is a don't miss for all creatives, not only those with ADHD. As the mother of three children with varying types of AD(H)D, I love reading how neurodivergent folks manage their lives, their obligations and passions, and always find nuggets that are helpful and enlightening for my own creative practice. When Nina says she sees her ADHD as a gift, I completely get that, as I saw that in my own kids. Thank you so much, Kate, for this Substack, and Nina, for your beautiful book. And thanks for linking to In a Flash, our passion project!
Thanks Casey! I do hope this Substack will offer something for all creatives.
Thank you for helping us learn more about Nina, Kate! I know that she does some writing workshops in Brunswick and have been interested in connecting with her for a while. Now I feel pushed more to do so lol. It’s so interesting, I still consider myself someone who had early relational trauma, which in turn shaped my brain and parts of my personality into an Into an impulsive and reactive creative type.
As you know, for me, the ADD diagnosis as a kid did feel shaming because it was labeled to me as pure disability rather than a result of relational and generational trauma. It’s interesting to read about how for others the diagnosis is a relief and helps with shame. Different experiences and perspectives get us to the same healing method: self compassion!
Like Nina, I perceived the diagnosis as something of a release from shame, but she and I had that experience as adults. I can't imagine how that might feel to a child. I don't think generally we talk enough about shame and ADHD. And I'm a big believer in the association between relational and generational trauma and ADHD. My understanding is that adoptees and, perhaps, people like me with an NPE (not parent expected) discovery, are more likely to have ADHD. I want to dive more into the research on that. Thanks for reading and commenting, Lisa!