Why I Choose to Be Real: On ADHD, Authenticity, and the Power of Shared Experiences
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By Dr. Wendy Rice
Last week, I asked an adult client why she continues to work with me. At that moment, I was feeling particularly aware of my shortcomings and not at my most confident, so this felt like a risky question to ask. I cringed a little waiting for her answer. Her response surprised me in the best way. She said, “Because you’re real. Because you didn’t just go to school and pick a subject you were interested in—you’ve lived it, you’ve suffered, and because of that, I feel like I can tell you anything.”
That went a long way.
Many years...
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