ADHD Holiday Manifesto: Sparkles, Sanity, and Saying "Nope"

ADHD Holiday Manifesto: Sparkles, Sanity, and Saying "Nope"

Every year, it starts in October. I pin boards bursting with glittering table settings, perfectly coordinated ornaments, and cozy scenes of families glowing by twinkling trees. In my head? Total Hallmark holiday magic—gingerbread-scented air, laughter bouncing through the house, and guests marveling at my effortless festivity. Then December hits. Reality? Boxes of decorations exploded on the floor, trees still in pieces, and lights so tangled they’re practically mocking me. The ornaments I was so excited about? Stuck in shipping limbo. My energy? As scattered as the glitter I’ll never fully vacuum. Hello, ADHD. For years, I didn’t realize that’s what...

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