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You are not alone

March 3rd, 2010 · 7 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts

It’s easier alone.

So it seems.

Sometimes, the preference to be alone is so great that it is hard to break away from, it’s seductive and oh so quiet. When we are alone there is no one to judge us, no one to condemn us, moreover, there is no one to argue with.

But, alas, being alone is so lonely.

Not to know what to say, or how to say it if you did know. It’s so much better to remain in the shadow, hushed and alone. When alone, there’s no grade or compliance, there’s no role to play or correction to make. It’s easier to be alone, because, there’s no one to tell you that you are wrong, that you don’t have what it takes, that the way you live is wrong, that what you are doing is causing problems, that how you act is unacceptable.

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What is the meaning of life?

March 1st, 2010 · 3 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts, ADDer book reviews

 

To be beat down, criticized, punished and live with regret and guilt all of our days?

 No.   There is another way – a positive, self fulfilling way.  I am going to share that way with you.

Life is more than we give it credit to be and yet too many of us live within a shell of fear and anxiety. We walk the halls of our life flinching from the slightest sound which echoes within our minds, on and on, and on. We fight against it, we try to be strong and we try to walk tall. We try to show confidence and strength. We go day to day wearing the mask of life as strong courageous human beings. But why does it have to be a mask, why does it have to hurt so much, why can’t we just be understood and accepted for who we are? Why do others try to hurt us and tear us down? Why do we want to give up and yet still continue?

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Download ADHD eBook – share it plz

July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 002 Boy's Struggle, 002 Boy's Struggle reviews, 01 My Thoughts, 4 Men, 4 women, Love

Wow, what an overwhelming response from the new PDF I sent out yesterday! Thank you to all of you who responded with comments and suggestions!! Okay, I changed up the document because many of you had nearly the same suggestions. I included some of the more ‘controversial‘ articles and what seem the current favorites: Is it ADHD or bad luck & Is Sex important to someone with ADHD?. Those of you that wrote me mentioned these articles would make you more likely to share the file with others. I also included the quote that I have on my blog – it was interesting that several mentioned it; I didn’t realize it was so popular :-) Here’s the updated file:

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Special Announcement Published! Brilliant Reality of ADHD

July 11th, 2009 · 8 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD

I am pleased, proud and thankful to announce the publication of my new book: The Brilliant Reality of ADHD!

In many ways The Brilliant Reality of ADHD is a continuation of my first book One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir and in many ways it set’s itself apart.

When I started writing openly on the Internet, on this blog, I wrote strictly from my experiences, my life, my lessons learned and most of all, from my heart. I still write from all of those things and my writing has become enhanced by you, the readers. Thanks to your emails, your comments, your encouragements and yes, also your critique, my views and opinions have broadened beyond what I could have ever imagined. Thank you!

A brief history:

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ADHD friends with Gifts and Benefits!

June 4th, 2009 · 16 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts

Yeah, I wrote that title. Yeah, I said it! What are you going to do about it? I will tell you what you might do about it. I said might, because, it is up to you and this exercise is about choice. Exercise? …

But first… I was reading a very nice posting by Anna on our ADDer World ADHD Social Network today and she got me thinking about something. She asked: “Is there a happy ending for people with ADD/HD?” She continued and wrote:

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The Brilliant Reality of ADHD Book Sneak Peak

June 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts

The proof copies of my new book The Brilliant Reality of ADHD arrived this last week! Finally! I had originally expected for a release date in February and in good old ADDer Fashion, it should now be released in July! Actually, that’s okay. I feel very good about this new book and have a feeling it will be a grand success in its own right. Many articles within the pages of The Brilliant Reality of ADHD can be found here, on ADDer World, for free. There are also articles written especially for this book and I would like to present you with a short excerpt of one of them:

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We can be worthy, we can be proud! Don’t let anyone tell you any different!

May 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts

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I write from a simple, but, powerful premise:

We all have good within us and we all can improve! Together we can overcome our struggles and achieve our goals. I believe we all have something inside of us that drives us forward, something that inherently lets us know that tomorrow is worth it – we might not always be convinced of this, we might not always demonstrate it, but, I believe it is there, within each and every one of us!

I know full well that we face difficulties and certain times can be extremely difficult. However, with proper treatment and support we can overcome. From experience, I can tell you that living in a perpetual belief that there is no hope and using our energy to explain why there is no hope, well, creates a hopeless situation for our self. Find me a person who tells you he can’t and I will show you a person who will not. Show me a person that believes in something and I will show you someone who will find a way!

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The Gift – The Curse – The Brilliant Reality of ADHD

January 10th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 02 My thoughts Positive

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Is it a Gift? Or is it a Curse?

Gina Pera says it best: ‘The issue is, “are ADHD symptoms impairing your life?” (by definition, ADHD diagnosis requires impairment in one or more “domains of life”). And if they are, forget the labels, just get help that will make a difference.’

ADHD in of itself is a collection of symptoms that cause impairment in one’s life. Let’s not skip around that. Yes, there are gifts in people who have ADHD and some ADHD traits can be considered gifts, but first and foremost the symptoms must be managed through professional and/or social assistance. The key here to remember is that ADHD is a collection of symptoms that cause impairment, not a collection of symptoms that create a gift. It’s important to point out that even those actually diagnosed as Gifted, also have impairments, and, this is something we should not ignore or disregard in our quest to be proud of ourselves or our loved ones and friends.

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The Brilliant Reality of ADHD Book Covers

January 1st, 2009 · 3 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, 01 My Thoughts

Here are the covers to my new book The Brilliant Reality of ADHD. The Brilliant Reality of ADHD will be available in the spring of 2009. I believe it is fortuitous, in a very positive way, that my new book has been finalized on the 1st of January 2009 and on New Year’s Eve, www.ADDerWorld.ning.com had its 500th member join! So many members, so fast, it’s overwhelming and humbling.

We move ever forward together, making each day better, brighter and abundantly, positively more constructive in every way.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2009! Let’s do great things together…

Brilliant Reality of ADHD

Back cover is undergoing final changes… 

 

Special thanks to ADDer World members for providing ‘reader comments’ for inside the book.

Special thanks to Keath Low, Nancy Ratey, Gina Pera and Dr. Charles Parker.

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Let’s give thanks! Thanks to you, me and ADHD!

December 9th, 2008 · 10 Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD, Interactive ADDer World, Myths about ADD ADHD, News about ADD ADHD, Parenting ADHD Children

ADHD has brought us together in a community of caring and common cause. We have discovered that Depression, PTSD and Fear are not simply the result of ADHD, but more often the negative treatment of one with ADHD by others due to apparent shortcomings in ADHD tendencies. Not only that, but also the way we treat ourselves for ‘not’ measuring up. Through our sharing we give each other hope and aspirations for better tomorrows.

Let’s give thanks that The Brilliant Reality of ADHD is finally seeing the light, we are discovering that there is more to ADHD than the negative connotation associated with the abbreviation.

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The Brilliant Reality of ADHD

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments · 000 Brilliant Reality of ADHD

The Brilliant Reality of ADHD ©

Available Spring 2009

Would you like to be part of my new book? I am publishing many of my articles and blog posts as a book. It will be published spring 2009. Only the articles, which are of my personal experiences and expressions will be published in the book. If you have enjoyed my blog posts and would like to be a part of my new book, all you have to do is leave a quote, in the linked forum thread, about my blog from your experience reading it – go to the link below to add your quote:

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