There is actually a “becoming” a new mother or a transformation of identity when one becomes a mother. And if you have recently received a diagnosis of ADHD, you are beginning your journey of understanding how living with undiagnosed ADHD has impacted you. This includes learning how your brain works, and celebrating the beauty of your unique strengths because you have ADHD. Both include grief, exploration, education, compassion, and letting go. A common theme I see with my clients when navigating both motherhood and their diagnosis is a discovery of ADHD mothers and daughters across generations.

In today’s world, social media is highlighting ADHD and providing more information (some correct and some not) for individuals to understand this often misunderstood and even discredited complex condition. If you are self identifying with the symptoms of ADHD, you aren’t alone. Many women are becoming aware that they may be living with undiagnosed ADHD.

If you have always felt like something was wrong, or felt different from others but didn’t have the language to articulate why, finding this information might bring a sense of relief. And knowing that you are one of the (too) many women with undiagnosed ADHD is just the first step in your journey of understanding yourself.