Wherever on your ADHD journey, you are not alone. Julie and Jel Legg reflect on the importance of community, connection, and shared experiences for those living with ADHD.

The conversation is sparked by their attendance at a recent author’s event and the overwhelming sense of affirmation and belonging that came from engaging with readers who identified with The Missing Piece, Julie’s book for women diagnosed with ADHD later in life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Community is critical: Finding like-minded people helps mitigate feelings of isolation that can accompany an ADHD diagnosis.
• Affirmation matters: Small affirmations from others who understand ADHD can be deeply validating.
• You are not alone: Many have similar struggles, and shared stories create a sense of belonging.
• Diagnosis is a journey, not a destination: Post-diagnosis, understanding and self-acceptance continue to evolve.
• ADHD is constant but not central: It influences life but does not need to dominate it; most daily life is “normal stuff.”
• Courage to connect: Engaging in conversations about ADHD can require bravery, but it often leads to powerful, supportive relationships.
• Resources are plentiful: Organizations like ADHD New Zealand provide in-person and online support options.
• No need to "reinvent the wheel": Others have walked similar paths and their experiences can provide valuable guidance.

LINKS

• The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD – by Julie Legg
• ADHD New Zealand
• OLDER – Unmasked: the ADHD album

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