ADHD Standing Proud Poem

This heartfelt ADHD poem is for those who have spent years trying, struggling, and feeling different—wondering why they don’t quite fit in. It captures the raw emotions of self-doubt, the weight of judgment, and the inner chaos that so many neurodivergent individuals experience. But beyond the struggle, it is a declaration of strength, courage, and belonging.

"ADHD Standing Proud" is a journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, from hiding to embracing who we truly are. It is a reminder that we are not alone—that there is a community of neurodiversity individuals waiting with open arms, ready to rise together. If you have ever felt misplaced or misunderstood, this poem is for you. Let’s let go of any ADHD shame, stand proud, and step into a space of acceptance and love.
I see you. I hear you. And together, we will be okay.

Music is Nicola Tesla Frequency by Music of Wisdom

Transcript

So this poem that I wrote was about kind of finding out when I'm older that I have ADHD and sort of like the grief for my younger self and all the things that I had thought of about myself.

So I'd love to share that with you.

Let me know what you think too because I didn't believe I was good at English and I never thought I would write a poem.

We've got about four now and I'm starting to enjoy it.

I started to get a bit more confidence with it.

I'm choosing not to hide anymore.

I will not be embarrassed by my flaws.

Before I used to run and hide from those feelings that I felt inside.

Am I mad strange or simply odd?

I wonder do I belong to any squad?

The inner chaos won't relent.

A restless storm without an end.

Judgments,

Judgments left and right plunging me into fight or flight.

I'm trying to learn.

I'm trying to hear.

But where do I start when it's all so unclear?

I'm losing confidence day by day.

Why does it have to be this way?

This year is the time that I will make a change.

No longer hiding or trying in vain.

Suddenly the puzzle clicks into place.

ADHD the reason for all of this race.

Why did I not understand before?

No longer will I fear my flaws.

Today I'm going to make a change to let go of all the judgments and the blame.

Today is the day I will have the courage to stand proud.

To begin to release the inner shacks.

To those who have felt misplaced,

Alone and want to hide.

To those who have felt different,

Who struggled and cried.

Let's accept ourselves and let go of the shame.

Today we will stand proud.

Acceptance and love is the way.

I see you,

I hear you.

Please come this way.

Together we will rise.

And we will be okay.

So there is the poem about all these judgments that other people might have put on us and also the judgments that we put upon ourselves as well.

I went to a Burns night,

Don't know if you've ever been to a Burns night,

I've never been to a Burns night,

And I took two poems I'd written just before Christmas,

Because I'm not a poet.

I'm not a poet.

And so I took these two poems about sort of oneness and unity and what have you.

And I read them and they went down really well.

And I said Okay,

Let's see if anything else comes.

So I went to bed,

We didn't get into midnight to get to sleep till half past midnight.

And then at five o'clock in the morning,

I woke up.

And I just thought,

I've got it.

And all these words just kept coming out.

So there it is.

Reviews

Wow I had tears while listening to this. Could totally relate. Although I do not have a diagnosis I have often wondered if I had ADHD. The bigger takeaway here was acceptance and letting go of judgement. Judgement alone attaches so much conditioning. Thank you for constantly inspiring me. To continue to create and express myself fully. I still have issues around visibility but will continue to show up where it feels safe for me to do so.

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I'm only recently diagnosed and still coming to terms with it. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you! ☮️

Beautiful poem - thank you for sharing your wonderful gift. 🌹

Thank you so much for sharing your poem! I could really relate, thinking back. Your words moved me. 🌸