A late diagnosis for adhd or autism doesn't change who you are or were but it can fundamentally change the way you see yourself. Hopefully it gives you permission to have more self-compassion and grace, but it doesn't take away from all the years that you blamed yourself for everything that 'went wrong', or the years you spent wondering why it's so hard to keep up with everyone. It's not your fault. The neurotypical world is tough. You did your absolute best with the information you had. And it's up to you to re-write the story of your life in a more kind way, and give yourself permission to grieve. #adhdinwomen #audhd #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosisadhd #pmdd #neurodivergent