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What is Masking and Why Do Neurodivergent People Do It?
If Only They Looked That Cool Hello, Derrick here, licensed marriage and family therapist for neurodivergent professionals in Seattle,...

Derrick Hoard
Feb 43 min read


Is it ADHD or Do You Hate Your Job?
An Open Secret And I know that may seem like a strange solution. Especially because of the job market in Seattle right now. We’re used to...

Derrick Hoard
Jan 293 min read


Invisible Success Syndrome
You have a great job, financial stability, and a life that looks picture-perfect from the outside. People admire you, perhaps even envy you.

Derrick Hoard
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Why ADHD Relationships Feel Like a Roller Coaster
Does your relationship with your ADHD partner feel like a constant ride of highs and lows? One moment, everything seems perfect: they’re...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Why You Feel Like You're Parenting Your ADHD Husband
Do you feel more like a caretaker or a parent than a partner in your relationship with an ADHD spouse? It’s a common experience for many...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Why ADHD Relationships and Marriages Fail
Are you stuck in the cycle of hoping things will magically improve in your relationship with your ADHD partner? If you’ve been waiting...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 11, 20244 min read


Why Your Communication With Your ADHD Partner Isn't Working and What You're Doing Wrong
Do you feel like you’re constantly talking but never truly being heard by your ADHD partner? You’re not alone. Many women in...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Understanding Your ADHD Partner: Communication Tips for Women of ADHD Partners
Communication can feel like an impossible puzzle when you’re in a relationship with an ADHD partner. You might feel like you’re talking...

Derrick Hoard
Nov 6, 20244 min read


Inside Your ADHD Relationship
Let’s dive into your relationship for a moment. Here’s the thing: there’s a lot you may be missing about your ADHD partner. Not “maybe” —...

Derrick Hoard
Oct 30, 20243 min read


How to Have More Patience with Your ADHD Partner Without Losing Yourself
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has ADHD, you’ve probably been told to “be patient” more times than you can count. But it’s...

Derrick Hoard
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Why Does My ADHD Partner Keep Forgetting Important Things?
Are you tired of constantly reminding your ADHD partner about important tasks, appointments, or even things you’ve discussed multiple...

Derrick Hoard
Oct 23, 20243 min read


ADHD Spouse Burnout: How to Find Relief and Reclaim Balance in Your Relationship
If you’re the partner of someone with ADHD, you may be all too familiar with the feeling of burnout —that deep exhaustion that comes from...

Derrick Hoard
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Does Your Husband or Partner Have ADHD? Tired of Broken Promises and Circular Arguments? I Know What Makes ADHD Husbands Tick.
I know you're tired of dealing with the same excuses, apologies, and justifications when it comes to your partner's lack of attention to...

Derrick Hoard
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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