Lived Experience

“It took me a long time to find my medium. Not just what I’m good at but what makes me happy… I love chalks and pastels.… ADHDers spend a lot of time trying to mask and blend in with the norm but it’s our uniqueness that is so special.”

Artwork by Rachel, from Los Angeles, California.


Welcome! This space is for art, stories, and experiences of girls and women with ADHD. Here, community members are free to share their real, raw, and creative perspectives — offering connection, inspiration, and the comfort of being understood.

In Your Own Words

Black mother sitting down while daughter sits behind her and hands wrapped around her mothers chest

Four Steps Towards Better Serving Black and Brown Girls and Women with ADHD

ADHD is often overlooked in racial and ethnic minority girls and women due to bias, stigma, and underrepresentation in research. Addressing these disparities requires inclusive education, community partnerships, equitable research, and systemic policy change.

Annie and Addie, Columbus, OH, 2018

Getting a Good Seat at Life’s Table

By Annie Feibel

What my sister with ADHD has taught me — and what she can teach all of us.