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ResidentNotSure
21
2 days ago

Parents can fail you...

And they can sabotage you. My ADHD is not the big challenge I face. It's the constant toxicity I grew up with and copied and learnt to be normal. Instead of support, I got self-blame Instead of responsibility, I got guilt reversal Instead of apologies, I got excuses Instead of respect, I got disregard Somehow my mom managed to undermine ANY attempt of mine to develop a sense of purpose and self respect and standing up for myself and others, she taught me to shut down and freeze. I wasn't allowed to act. I had to be blamed for being too embarrassing. Other people's needs were way bigger than mine. My worries are not worth to worry about. I was just too lazy and weird and loud. I was never good enough... My childhood depressions just a phase and to get attention... No. My ADHD would be a breeze to handle... If I only could accept that I am allowed to be. And allowed to grow Now I have to unlearn all that and learn all that. Yes parents can fail you. And they never learn to take their responsibility. But It's not YOU that is their fault. It is THEIR fault failing you. ♥️ One day I will know this for real

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helloooo:)
17h

Heard! I found an ADHD therapist who helped me see that I’m not a horrible human being…I have emotionally immature parents who were not so friendly to me. I have taken a break from talking to them on a regular basis and it’s been a lot better for me. It’s still difficult, but I have to accept that they won’t change.

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Blabla
1d

It’s good on point!

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LookASquirrel
1d

When I got diagnosed, the things my parents said to me as a kid kept running through my head because they were signs of ADHD. But I think they did the best they could, especially not knowing then what we know now. That’s why “This Be The Verse” by Phillip Larkin is my favorite poem. (Not much of a poetry person to begin with.)

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