I was seen as lazy growing up. Being diagnosed with ADHD in my 20s explained a lot

I was seen as lazy growing up. Being diagnosed with ADHD in my 20s explained a lot

Source: ABC News

Growing up as a neurotypical woman of colour in a white country, there is not a lot of wiggle room to be different. Having a disability makes that 10 times harder.

Everyday tasks like showering were challenging for Cathrine Mupangure growing up.
"Brushing my teeth, having routine, cleaning my room — these things were so difficult for me, but my friends could do it so easily," the 25-year-old social worker from … [5049 chars]

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