Climbing the Walls

She wrote the book on women, shame, and ADHD | 2

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Apr 9, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Sari's Sheep Shame Metaphor

  • Sari felt "sheep shame" about her messy sheep, symbolizing deep internalized shame about not meeting expectations.
  • This metaphor illustrates how shame plagued her despite changed contexts.
ANECDOTE

Memory Test Shock

  • Sari scored in the 16th percentile on a memory test, revealing her severe short-term memory problems.
  • This was her first confirmation that her struggles had a cognitive basis, not just personal flaw.
INSIGHT

Shame is Gendered in ADHD

  • Women with ADHD experience shame differently than men due to cultural expectations.
  • They internalize societal pressure on domestic and caregiving roles, causing secrecy and toxic comparisons.
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