AS FEATURED IN STYLIST MAGAZINE The ground-breaking memoir of one woman coming to terms with
her ADHD diagnosis shedding new light on her past her family history and reframing the
condition __________ For Carla Ciccone the feeling of not quite knowing how to perform adult
life was all too familiar. At 39 years old Carla was finally diagnosed with ADHD after a
lifetime of shame and self-blame. Yet while the diagnosis came with a sense of relief the
knowledge that a significant brain disorder for too long framed as a condition for restless
little boys had gone unnoticed all her life didn't sit right with her. Understanding the ways
in which ADHD has been framed scientifically and historically made Carla realise how she had
created a narrative where her ADHD symptoms were deep personality flaws and left her ashamed
and feeling unworthy. Through scientific research and interviews with international experts
Carla explores how science gendered the disorder allowing girls to struggle for years in
silence. Carla's deeply personal account serves as a source of unwavering validation
explanation and solace for all women with ADHD who are embarking upon their own discoveries and
striving to reimagine how they see themselves reframe their pasts and project their hopeful
futures. __________
