Show Description: Amy and Angelyn have an open conversation about their experiences with ADHD and motherhood, exploring how late diagnoses have shaped their understanding of themselves and their approaches to parenting. They discuss the challenges of the "invisible load" of motherhood when combined with ADHD and the journey toward self-acceptance.

Key Topics Covered:

• Late diagnosis experiences and their impact
• The intersection of motherhood and ADHD
• Internalized ableism and the journey to self-acceptance
• How naming the diagnosis provides clarity and understanding
• The unique challenges of managing the "invisible load" of motherhood with ADHD
• How understanding your brain can be empowering

Notable Quotes: 

"When you don't have a name for it, you kind of just think it's something that's your fault or something that you're doing wrong." - Angelyn

"Learning more about how my brain works, especially as it relates to being a mom and how I show up in other parts of my life, has been really empowering." - Amy

"Having that acceptance of the diagnosis for me made a huge difference in how I was showing up in the world." - Angelyn

Key Takeaways:

• Getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life can provide clarity about lifelong patterns
• There's often a gap between receiving a diagnosis and truly accepting it
• Motherhood can amplify ADHD challenges due to increased mental load
• Self-acceptance of neurodivergence is a journey, not an immediate result
• Understanding your brain's functioning can transform self-blame into self-compassion
• Partners may find relief in having terminology to understand behaviors