Late for introducing myself · ADHD Harmony™

Late for introducing myself

Hi everyone,

I'm 54 and a grandparent to two, both almost 5.

I've always struggled with feeling ashamed of various aspects of myself or my home, and what people think of me. Judgement.

I never had a career, because my husband had the bright idea that I shouldn't ‘have to’ work if there was enough money coming in to keep us afloat. I briefly worked when my son was small because I felt trapped. Then, when he started school I left that job and taught myself HTML and studied various subjects at home, off my own back, so many interests, I'm sure all can relate!

I did a little work for a few years maintaining websites and designing pages for my Mentor at the time, and realised about 6 years ago that all the traits I grew up believing were flaws were different facets of ADHD, which empowered me to figure a few things out, like setting alarms! This was also the time I discovered I'm in perimenopause, and I’ve noticed many people have a similar history.

I’m currently struggling to get on with some home projects, because my son and grandson moved back in and there just isn't enough space 🙁 and a lot of my time is taken up with weekly meetings with family, and looking after my grandaughter.

Anyway sorry this is long and thank youif you got this far! I don't know what to expect from this challenge, but it's great to be here with such a great crowd!

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