It All Makes Sense Now - ADHD Insights

It All Makes Sense Now - ADHD Insights

The invisible barriers that are built when shame is used as a motivator

Why shame shuts down ADHD minds

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Meredith Carder
Aug 04, 2025
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When I received the first round of developmental edits for my book “It All Makes Sense Now” there was one comment from my editor that continues to live in my brain.

“Shame is such a central theme in this the book, can we revise some of the antidotes so that it feels more hopeful”

Honestly, my first reaction to that comment was anger. My brain interpreted…

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