I refuse to use ADHD as a crutch. If you know me, you know I don’t like labels… and I especially don’t use my wiring as an excuse. I’ve had my share of accomplishments… a thriving business, community leadership, ministry. All of it possible only by God’s unique design and unearned grace, not my own…
(And Why That Doesn’t Mean I’m Not Listening) For most people, eye contact is just another part of a conversation. But for someone with ADHD, it’s a completely different experience—and not always the way people think. Growing up, I heard it often: “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” My mom would say it,…
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t make sense to people who haven’t lived it—how the simple act of being asked to do something, even nicely, can make my brain shut down and dig in. It’s called demand avoidance, and it’s real, frustrating, and often misunderstood by nearly everyone (including me). Before anything else, let me…
Wired Differently: Life and Leadership Outside the Box 