We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
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We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
Dark Attractions: Why Neurodivergent Kids Love Horror
The ADHD MUMS Pod
30 minutes
2 months ago
Dark Attractions: Why Neurodivergent Kids Love Horror
We discuss the fascinating connection between neurodivergent children and their attraction to horror, spooky stories, and darker themes. We explore why these interests shouldn't necessarily concern parents but might actually represent healthy processing and identity formation. • Neurodivergent children often relate more to villains and outsider characters than traditional heroes • Many ADHD and autistic children have an innate attraction to horror and spooky content from a young age • Childr...
The ADHD MUMS Pod
We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
