EveryoneCN: Grief

Now I understand why I never fit in—and I'm grieving that

tara~
2mo ago
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ADHD diagnosis at 35. My whole life makes sense now. Except... I'm angry. All those years of trying to be someone else, of failing, of shame. The clarity doesn't erase the pain.

Diagnosis is answer and accusation at the same time.

If you were undiagnosed for most of your life, how do you process the loss of a 'normal' path you never had?

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nikhil~
1mo ago

Relief and grief showing up together is so normal here it's practically our welcome mat. Take your time with both.

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aarti~
1mo ago

Reading this at exactly the right moment. Thank you.

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