# 161 // Should We Apologize for Having ADHD

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Published: 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Do you ever find yourself apologizing for simply being who you are? I don’t know about you, but I find this so disheartening! Being authentic to who we are as women with ADHD is incredibly important - for feeling content, for finding belonging and for building the meaningful life we desire. In today’s episode, I explore the topic of whether we should feel the need to apologize for having ADHD and for how that makes us uniquely who we are. Resources: ✋ Want to build a meaningful life? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started. Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 154 // How Much is Your ADHD Masking Tax 101 // ADHD Masking | The Negative Effects of Living Inauthentically 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling

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