The Mind of a Wildflower
Project ❀ Wildflower:
This past year I've had an overwhelming interest in wanting
to know more about my ADHD diagnosis and the roll it plays throughout life. I turned to a number of different outlets to help me understand what comes with this attention deficit hyperactive disorder. I knew the basic symptoms as a kid from mind wondering, not being able to sit still or be quiet, and struggling within the classroom, but I wanted to know more. My diagnosis was never something I wanted to talk about, it always came with shameful and embarrassing feelings. I knew that even though Ive grown and have learned skills to help manage my ADHD, I wanted to further understand what these struggles look like as an adult versus a kid. Ive joined a number of different support groups, listened to a number of different podcasts, read books, watched documentaries... and everyone had a story to tell. I found similarities as well as differences in these stories, but every story shared had some sort of impact on another individual. I saw the strength in those who not only had the courage to share but the importance of having a
safe place to do it.
to know more about my ADHD diagnosis and the roll it plays throughout life. I turned to a number of different outlets to help me understand what comes with this attention deficit hyperactive disorder. I knew the basic symptoms as a kid from mind wondering, not being able to sit still or be quiet, and struggling within the classroom, but I wanted to know more. My diagnosis was never something I wanted to talk about, it always came with shameful and embarrassing feelings. I knew that even though Ive grown and have learned skills to help manage my ADHD, I wanted to further understand what these struggles look like as an adult versus a kid. Ive joined a number of different support groups, listened to a number of different podcasts, read books, watched documentaries... and everyone had a story to tell. I found similarities as well as differences in these stories, but every story shared had some sort of impact on another individual. I saw the strength in those who not only had the courage to share but the importance of having a
safe place to do it.
Project wildflower came to mind one morning during a
mindful meditation session. Realizing how helpful it has been
to read and hear other peoples stories. From my personal experiences a number of words kept popping up when describing an ADHD mind... distracted, impulsive, restless and unorganized. When trying to think of similar words that describes such a mindset, the word wildflower came to mind. Wildflowers are not intentionally seeded or planted and despite being at the mercy of natures hardships they germinate and grow into beautiful, strong flowers. Having a mind that wasn't intentionally seeded to be distracted, impulsive or restless, can grow to be energetic, spontaneous, creative and inventive mind. I hope to make Project Wildflower a place for those who don't just have ADHD, dyslexia, or a learning disability, but to provide a safe space for anyone who may find these stories comforting and inspirational.
mindful meditation session. Realizing how helpful it has been
to read and hear other peoples stories. From my personal experiences a number of words kept popping up when describing an ADHD mind... distracted, impulsive, restless and unorganized. When trying to think of similar words that describes such a mindset, the word wildflower came to mind. Wildflowers are not intentionally seeded or planted and despite being at the mercy of natures hardships they germinate and grow into beautiful, strong flowers. Having a mind that wasn't intentionally seeded to be distracted, impulsive or restless, can grow to be energetic, spontaneous, creative and inventive mind. I hope to make Project Wildflower a place for those who don't just have ADHD, dyslexia, or a learning disability, but to provide a safe space for anyone who may find these stories comforting and inspirational.
♥
A Fellow Wildflower Mind.
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