Random Things That May Feel Hard When You Have ADHD

ADHD is confusing.

Sep 25 • 

Melissa Shannon

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August 2025

When ADHD Meets Hormones: How Perimenopause Impacts Women’s Brains

You’re standing in the kitchen, staring into the fridge and trying to remember why you opened it.

Aug 30 • 

Melissa Shannon

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The Shambles and Shimmers of Summer

It’s mid August and many of you are sending your kids back to school while we still have a little over a week left to go.

Aug 14 • 

Melissa Shannon

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July 2025

What I Want Every ADHD Parent to Know

As a therapist who used to treat kids with ADHD, now treats women with ADHD, has it herself, and is also a ADHD mom, here are some things I wish every…

Jul 22 • 

Melissa Shannon

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June 2025

Summer Is Not Our Season

And maybe that's ok?

Jun 27 • 

Melissa Shannon

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May 2025

What Your Parents Taught You Without Saying a Word

There’s a moment in therapy that shakes your earth a bit but also grounds you- when you realize you’re not just reacting to now, you’re reacting to a…

May 18 • 

Melissa Shannon

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April 2025

When No One Showed You How to Talk About Hard Things

If you grew up in a home where communication was messy, silent, explosive, or inconsistent, you probably already know — it leaves a lasting mark.

Apr 26 • 

Melissa Shannon

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March 2025

The Epidemic of Checking Out

Why So Many Women Are Zoning Out

Mar 27 • 

Melissa Shannon

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So What?

{My Little Motto For Moving Through Weird Times}

Mar 17 • 

Melissa Shannon

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February 2025

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: What You Need To Know

(Basically It's the Worst)

Feb 28 • 

Melissa Shannon

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The Most Helpful Things I've Learned About People & Psychology That I Wasn't Taught In School

One of things I think about all the time is how lucky I am to have a clear view through the window into human psychology as a therapist.

Feb 11 • 

Melissa Shannon

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January 2025

Surprising Signs You're a Good Mom

I Hope This Helps is a reader-supported publication.

Jan 25 • 

Melissa Shannon

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