The Bold Word

Unfiltered thoughts, ADHD truths, and real talk for your brain and your life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sometimes it’s just too much shit.
Rebecca De Ornelas Rebecca De Ornelas

Sometimes it’s just too much shit.

ADHD overwhelm can stem from executive function friction, unreasonable demands, or both. Find out which of those you're actually dealing with.

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You kids have a place. Just not with us.
Rebecca De Ornelas Rebecca De Ornelas

You kids have a place. Just not with us.

Another preschool asked us to find somewhere else for our daughter. I keep coming back to the same question: how many places get to say “somewhere else” before “somewhere else” becomes the whole system?

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From Book Pressure to Bold Play: How Kt Built a Living, Breathing Project That Felt Like Her

From Book Pressure to Bold Play: How Kt Built a Living, Breathing Project That Felt Like Her

What started as book pressure turned into bold play. Kt ditched the rigid format, found her creative joy, and built a living, breathing project that’s as real as her voice. This is what happens when you stop asking for permission and start building on your own terms.

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