Thank you!!! It’s pretty dense and lengthy… maybe just skim it now and then. I think most of us these days, can relate to this issue… we just have to try and eliminate our sense of shame and “being defective” around it. :~)
I have ADD and thanks to you I realized that I wasn't "crazy, lazy or dumb". I remember reading your article years ago and it felt like such a breath of fresh air to me. Thank you so much for that. Can't wait to read the book!
Miriam, thank you very much! I am utterly delighted to learn that you benefitted brom my article!
I have an admission: I procrastinate too much on final edits of several books (including my ADD one). A friend and colleague responded to my conundrum in this way, when I complained that I’m still loving the writing process, but harnessing the focus I need to complete those books and send ‘em off for publishing, was challenging for me.
He said, Shari, going back over material you wrote years ago, is like having married sex. It’s predictable, you’ve done it a thousand times, and it’s not like the spontaneous and exciting interlude you might have with a stranger ya just met (I’m paraphrasing here). When you get inspired to write today, it’s coming from stimulation you’re feeling in the moment.
My God, how that resonated with me! It was an insight I hadn’t been able to get to on my own, and I appreciated it! So, going back into material I wrote 10 to 30 years ago, is very different than the inspiration and excitement I frequently feel for starting my Substack posts!
Today’s Newsletter launch about ADD, started out as a ‘note,’ and when it was evident to me it was becoming a longer post, I converted the format. I’m a bit chagrined this occurs a bit more often than I’d prefer~ but I tend to accept that what is meant to be, IS.
Your comments and appreciation of my work mean the world to me, Miriam. Thank you so very much, and may 2025 be one of the best years yet, in every conceivable way!
Looks like a good article. I started reading it, and,I remember when I learned how to read. In grade school. I didn’t like grade school, only because I wanted to live with my grandparents instead of my dad and stepmom. My stepmom’s dad served under General Patton. Met him. And, and, and.
Yup. Aced that quiz - 25 out of 25. It felt like getting a bittersweet "A."
Welcome to the majority!
Awesome article. Relate in a big way
Thank you!!! It’s pretty dense and lengthy… maybe just skim it now and then. I think most of us these days, can relate to this issue… we just have to try and eliminate our sense of shame and “being defective” around it. :~)
I have ADD and thanks to you I realized that I wasn't "crazy, lazy or dumb". I remember reading your article years ago and it felt like such a breath of fresh air to me. Thank you so much for that. Can't wait to read the book!
Miriam, thank you very much! I am utterly delighted to learn that you benefitted brom my article!
I have an admission: I procrastinate too much on final edits of several books (including my ADD one). A friend and colleague responded to my conundrum in this way, when I complained that I’m still loving the writing process, but harnessing the focus I need to complete those books and send ‘em off for publishing, was challenging for me.
He said, Shari, going back over material you wrote years ago, is like having married sex. It’s predictable, you’ve done it a thousand times, and it’s not like the spontaneous and exciting interlude you might have with a stranger ya just met (I’m paraphrasing here). When you get inspired to write today, it’s coming from stimulation you’re feeling in the moment.
My God, how that resonated with me! It was an insight I hadn’t been able to get to on my own, and I appreciated it! So, going back into material I wrote 10 to 30 years ago, is very different than the inspiration and excitement I frequently feel for starting my Substack posts!
Today’s Newsletter launch about ADD, started out as a ‘note,’ and when it was evident to me it was becoming a longer post, I converted the format. I’m a bit chagrined this occurs a bit more often than I’d prefer~ but I tend to accept that what is meant to be, IS.
Your comments and appreciation of my work mean the world to me, Miriam. Thank you so very much, and may 2025 be one of the best years yet, in every conceivable way!
Looks like a good article. I started reading it, and,I remember when I learned how to read. In grade school. I didn’t like grade school, only because I wanted to live with my grandparents instead of my dad and stepmom. My stepmom’s dad served under General Patton. Met him. And, and, and.
Understandable! Sorry you had those rough beginnings. I can sure relate!
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That response doesn’t even scratch the surface. I’m ok now, but, I’m actually amazed I’m still alive.
Again, I can relate. Congratulations on making it through!