Trauma can do this to our brains, making them more ADHD-like. You expressed it eloquently, and I'm sure your words will comfort others with a similar experience.
Thank you so much, Sandra. I had no idea there were such similarities. Glad to learn something new. And ... I surely hope so. It would be so meaningful to me to comfort others with these words!
J (or Bradley?), this resonated with me, without action item or profound thinking point - simply unfiltered words about real feelings and struggles that my ADHD brain deeply relates to. I've always grasped the gist more than the details too, and it helps to now (at a similar age, I think) better understand the pattern of that difference between my experience and others'. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 🙏
To me, this is a really great expression of mindfulness. And what colorful descriptions. "I long for the days when I could identify one major point backed with full body, vibrant emotion -- be it frustration or elation -- to become absorbed with and elaborate upon in depth, with a verbal finesse that, like the ineffable grace of ballet dancers, would bring tears to my eyes." Rather fond of such days too!
Trauma can do this to our brains, making them more ADHD-like. You expressed it eloquently, and I'm sure your words will comfort others with a similar experience.
Thank you so much, Sandra. I had no idea there were such similarities. Glad to learn something new. And ... I surely hope so. It would be so meaningful to me to comfort others with these words!
J (or Bradley?), this resonated with me, without action item or profound thinking point - simply unfiltered words about real feelings and struggles that my ADHD brain deeply relates to. I've always grasped the gist more than the details too, and it helps to now (at a similar age, I think) better understand the pattern of that difference between my experience and others'. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 🙏
J or Bradley, either way is fine. Thanks for sharing this, Ann. I really appreciate this affirming comment. I'm glad it resonated!
To me, this is a really great expression of mindfulness. And what colorful descriptions. "I long for the days when I could identify one major point backed with full body, vibrant emotion -- be it frustration or elation -- to become absorbed with and elaborate upon in depth, with a verbal finesse that, like the ineffable grace of ballet dancers, would bring tears to my eyes." Rather fond of such days too!
Thank you, Jaraan. Wow, and I think of myself as being mindless most of the time, lol. Glad you can relate to such days!
Writers write and you wrote. That's accomplishment enough from my perspective and worth celebrating.
Thank you, Sunshine!
Thanks, Gigi! I'm glad you appreciated it!