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I Have ADHD, Now What?  The Five Stages of Grief Through an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

I Have ADHD, Now What?
 The Five Stages of Grief Through an Adult ADHD DiagnosisJess DuBose Published on: 13/07/2021

Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can bring relief—and grief. This post explores the Five Stages of Grief through the lens of ADHD and offers validation, insight, and support for the journey.

Why We get Triggered (Even with People We Trust)

Why We get Triggered (Even with People We Trust)

Why We get Triggered (Even with People We Trust)Jess DuBose
Published on: 03/11/2026

Why do we get triggered, even with people we trust? A personal reflection on emotional triggers, the nervous system’s response to old wounds, and how repair, understanding, and release can lead to powerful growth.

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