Adoptees with ADHD

02/09/2025

Why a journal just for adoptees with ADHD?

Because this is a layered identity, and often a lonely one.

Many adoptees carry quiet but powerful questions about who they are, whether they belong, and how to make sense of themselves.

ADHD can intensify this. Racing thoughts. Emotional storms. Shame spirals. A relentless inner critic.

But when you have space to reflect, without judgement, things can start to shift.

That’s what my free journal offers. It isn’t about finding all the answers. It’s about being with your story in a kinder, more connected way.

You can download it here if you’d like to explore that for yourself:

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Daily Steps to Confidence and Self-Acceptance

Journal prompts for late, self-diagnosed or ADHD-curious adopted women wanting to calm the overwhelm, connect with their identity and find more inner peace.

18/08/2025

“But I was adopted as a baby... it shouldn’t matter anymore, right?”

I hear this so often from women I work with, especially those who’ve been recently diagnosed with ADHD or who are beginning to suspect it.

What many don’t realise is that adoption can have a lasting, subtle impact. Especially when ADHD is also present.

Issues around identity, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation often run deeper than expected, and traditional ADHD resources don’t always speak to this layered experience.

That’s why I created a free reflective journal specifically for adoptees with ADHD.

It’s designed to be gentle. No pressure. Just space to explore the connections between your story and your struggles, and maybe even your strengths.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, you can download it here:

Journal prompts for late, self-diagnosed or ADHD-curious adopted women wanting to calm the overwhelm, connect with their identity and find more inner peace.

03/12/2024

Someone from an adoptees group shared this with me. I found it very thought-provoking.

Running events for adopted people to connect and share experiences and improve adoptee wellbeing.

23/11/2024

My latest blog post. Two years since my ADHD diagnosis.

Two years ago, my life took a pivotal turn when I was diagnosed with ADHD. What began as a struggle with anxiety and an inability to find ...

07/11/2024

My latest blog post about navigating boundaries as an adoptee with ADHD.

Adoptees with ADHD often face unique challenges that can impact their daily lives and relationships. One of the most significant issues is ...

31/10/2024

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25/10/2024

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20/10/2024

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08/10/2024

Some lovely feedback from one of the other students, shared with permission!
"So I'm getting a lot out of this session.... I've learned quite a bit from this session....It was very eye opening. It was probably the best session I've had....I think it was probably the most eye opening session I've ever had".

I'm loving having the opportunity to practice my ADHD Life Coaching skills with friends and other students!

08/10/2024

My latest blog post

I've read a couple of Facebook posts recently about struggles with studying due to ADHD, and it reminded me of the battle I had surviving ...

30/09/2024

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I had an initial ADHD life coaching session with a friend yesterday. I'll call him A. Something he kept saying really resonated with me. ...