Welcome to the ADHD Company! I’m so glad you found us and pray that you find the coach you need to best support you on your journey to self-discovery and healing. 

My name is Kelly, and I was diagnosed with combined (Inattentive and Hyperactive) about five years ago, and this year also learned that I am on the spectrum. I’m a high functioning aspie. 😊

To share a bit of my story, I think I always knew I was “different”. As a kid it hurt to get left out of friend groups, and to be the last one picked for a team in gym class. I was a hyperactive kid that often was sent to the principal or put in detention for talking during class, not staying in my seat or getting into things I wasn’t supposed to. 

Things didn’t get any better as the years went on. I hate small talk, and often would overshare and that led to others feeling uncomfortable. I was told my emotions were “too much” or I was too “intense”. There is a term in the neurodiversity world termed masking, and I learned to do this at a very young age just to stay under the radar. 

My diagnosis came as I was taking a class at a nearby university, and asked for an accommodation, as my grade was falling fast. I was referred to the school psychologist who granted the accommodation, and added as I was getting up to leave “Oh, and by the way, you also have ADHD”. Lightbulb moment. My autism surfaced this year and was discovered along with my counselor, as I was trying to figure out why I can’t maintain friendships, or why others look at me like I have three heads when I can’t vary from certain routines. But what I’ve taken away from these discoveries is that I’m not “broken” nor was I bullied or made fun of because there is anything inherently wrong with me. I just am socially inept, and don’t get all the social rules. That’s okay. 

Today, my desire is to keep learning about neurodiversity, and become the best advocate I can for others as they learn to navigate their own journey. After my initial diagnosis, I knew I needed support and sought out an ADHD coach. It was one of the best decisions I made. After some time, I then enrolled at ADDCA (The ADD Coaching Academy) and earned my AACC Coaching certification. I am still learning and growing but am so excited to see where my path leads in the coming years. I am an ADHD coach with the ADHD Company, and also work full-time for a non-profit organization in Human Resources. I live in Florida, and some of my favorite things are raising chickens (I have about 40 😊), beekeeping, cooking, running and enjoying a good cup of tea.

Looking forward to meeting you and learning more about you!

Coach Kelly