So What's my Story?
I grew up in a small village in England. My childhood was filled with school uniforms, routines, and quietly trying to do everything “right.” I followed the expected path, school, university, corporate career, but deep down, I always felt like something was missing. Like life just felt harder than it should, and I couldn’t understand why.
I started my professional life in financial leasing. It wasn’t planned, I really didn't like it. I fell into it, the way I fell into so many things. ADHD impulsivity quietly steering the way. I’d say yes in the moment, leap without looking, and end up stuck in choices that didn’t feel right. I didn’t understand why I couldn’t pause, reflect, or trust my instincts.
I married, had children moved to the US. What I thought would be a short-term move turned into twenty years of adapting, starting over, and slowly, without realizing it, losing myself in the process.
For years, I blamed myself for not coping better. I carried the weight of decision fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and a constant sense of failure. I thought I was too sensitive, too scattered, too inconsistent. But then, at age 52, came the answer I never expected: I have ADHD, and just like that, the lens shifted.
The late ADHD diagnosis didn’t just give me clarity, it gave me language, validation, and a way back to myself. I realized I’d spent decades masking, overcompensating, and bending to fit a world that never made space for the way my brain works. I hadn’t just lost focus, I’d lost my power, the power to be in control of my own life.
But now? I’m taking it back. Since my diagnosis, I’ve been on a mission to reclaim my identity and rebuild my life on my own terms. From ADHD medication to meditation, from nutrition to nervous system regulation, I’ve explored tools and strategies that actually support how my brain functions. I’m learning to live with more clarity, calm, and confidence than I’ve ever had before.
And now? I’m studying to become a certified ADHD coach, so I can support other women in their midlife who are just beginning to unravel the years of confusion, burnout, and self-blame.
If you’ve spent years feeling behind, hiding your struggles, or trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations. You are not alone. I’m walking this path too. And I’d be honored to walk it beside you.
Let’s take our power back, together, one, step at a time.
You may have noticed ...
If my wording seems a bit quirky now and then, it’s just my British-American twinned personality shining through. so sometimes my writing’s a happy blend of both. If you spot a few strange phrases along the way, now you know why!
Please Note: I am not medically trained. I'm simply someone who's lived it, learned from it, and loves sharing what’s genuinely helped me along the way. Please always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical, lifestyle, or dietary changes based on what you read here.
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