Just finished all 3 sections of my ADHD Snapshot and realised something. Even on stress leave, I'm still framing my hopes as needing to be "realistic and achievable." The thing I actually want most? "Confidence to communicate what my needs are." Turns out my whole life has been built around other people's needs first.

Section 2 of my Snapshot just hit different. I always called it frustration or failure - turns out what I've been carrying is grief. For the friendships, the opportunities, the version of me who couldn't back herself without support. And the cycle I keep falling into? It's not about the to-do list. It's about staying invisible so no one sees me struggling.

Just finished the first section of my ADHD Snapshot and realised something wild: the kind, reassuring letter I wrote to my 6-year-old self ("it's not your fault, we'll get you support") is exactly what I've never said to the adult version of me. I've been aiming all my compassion backwards in time.