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...
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Boilers, Bargains, And Bonecoming
The ADHD MUMS Pod
24 minutes
2 weeks ago
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Boilers, Bargains, And Bonecoming
We ride the chaos of ADHD adulting, from a misbehaving boiler and phone call dread to the joy of a charity fill‑a‑bag haul and a surprise Drag Race shoutout that becomes a music collab. Between DIY lemon sprays and tailoring vintage, we find momentum in small wins and make space for big creative fun. • homeowner overwhelm, boiler running hot and cold, warranty confusion • executive function barriers, paperwork systems, phone call avoidance • charity fill‑a‑bag strategy, vintage tailoring, re...
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...
