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You’re Not Broken: Maybe It’s Just A.D.H.D.

For Adult Women Who’ve Always Felt Out of Place. Now, There’s an Explanation

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You’re Not Broken: Maybe It’s Just A.D.H.D.

By: Claire Thompson-Reed
Narrated by: Sophie Bennett-Clark, Daniel Morgan-Lee
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Do you constantly feel overwhelmed, even when nothing major is happening?
Do you jump between moments of brilliance and total shutdown?
Do you feel like you’re performing a version of yourself every day?
Do you struggle with shame, guilt, or a sense of never being “enough”?
Have you always sensed something was different about you—but no one ever noticed?


If you answered yes, this book is for you.

Inside, you'll find 10 powerful stories—each one a mirror for adult women who’ve lived with undiagnosed A.D.H.D.

Each chapter starts with a real, emotional experience and gently guides you toward a new understanding of yourself.

This is not a clinical explanation. It’s a human one.

You won’t find textbook definitions, but you will find yourself—in the audio, the feelings, the breakthroughs.

Understand what A.D.H.D. looks like in adult women
Learn to recognize the patterns behind your struggles
Release years of self-judgment and perfectionism
Finally feel seen, validated, and understood

The final chapter offers a super practical, compassionate guide to daily challenges—based on real life, not unrealistic goals:

How to manage emotional overwhelm
How to reduce shame and change your self-talk
How to build routines that fit your brain
How to avoid burnout and stop people-pleasing
How to create structure with flexibility and self-respect
When to ask for help, and how to explain what you need

Whether you have a diagnosis or are just starting to suspect the truth, this book gives you more than answers: it gives you permission.

Permission to stop blaming yourself.
Permission to live on your terms.
Permission to begin again—with softness, clarity, and strength.

You’re not lazy.
You’re not dramatic.
You’re not broken.

You’re just different—and now, you know why.

And that changes everything.

©2025 Claire Thompson-Reed (P)2025 Claire Thompson-Reed
Attention Deficit Disorders Gender Studies Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences Emotions
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Every time I forgot something or missed a deadline, I would spiral into shame. I thought I just wasn’t trying hard enough. But this audiobook helped me understand that what I’ve been experiencing isn’t a character flaw—it’s a brain difference. It helped me break a lifelong pattern of blaming myself and start building compassion instead.

Helped Me Break the Cycle of Self-Blame

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I’ve been in therapy on and off for over a decade, and while it’s helped in some ways, this audiobook gave me more clarity than I ever expected. It got straight to the heart of what I’ve been feeling for years but couldn’t name. I wish every therapist would listen to this—maybe then more women like me would get the help they deserve.

More Helpful Than Years of Therapy

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This book helped me take back the parts of me I spent years apologizing for—being “too sensitive,” “too disorganized,” “too emotional.” I finally understand why I function the way I do, and I’m learning to see the strengths in it. I’ve stopped shrinking myself to fit what others expect. This audiobook helped me give myself permission to take up space.

I Stopped Apologizing for Who I Am

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I always knew there was something different about me. I just didn’t know what. This audiobook didn’t just describe the patterns—I felt like it described me. It connected so many dots I didn’t even realize were related. Suddenly, my entire past makes sense. I didn’t realize how much I needed this validation until I heard it. It gave me peace and the strength to move forward.

The Missing Piece I Didn’t Know I Needed

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For most of my adult life, I thought I was the only one who struggled like this. The forgetfulness, the overwhelm, the emotional crashes—I just thought I was bad at life. This audiobook opened my eyes to an entirely new way of understanding myself. It was like a fog lifted. I’ve replayed several parts just to hear the kindness in the narrator’s voice again. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, please listen to this.

I Thought It Was Just Me—Now I Know Better

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