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Small Talk

10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them

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By: Richard Pink, Rox Pink
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Rich and Rox, the Sunday Times bestselling authors of DIRTY LAUNDRY, are back with more warm, empathetic and down-to-earth advice to help those with ADHD and autism live authentic, bold and happy lives.

Writing as a team, Rich and Rox share funny and heartwarming stories about creating a safe and happy neurodivergent household for themselves and for Rich's autistic nonbinary child, living with ADHD, navigating step-parenthood and learning to be an ally for your loved ones. It will help you transform frustration into patience and compassion, giving you strategies that make life easier, improve communication and reduce shame for people across the neurodivergent spectrum.

Rich and Rox will help you: - Stop feeling guilty for thinking differently - Understand what masking is, and how to stop (if you want to) - Learn strategies for getting through daily life - Communicate your struggles to those who love you - Support your autistic child - Navigate step-parenting with ADHD - Create a safe and supportive space for the neurodivergent people in your life, and much more!

©2024 Richard Pink and Roxanne Pink (P)2024 Penguin Audio Attention Deficit Disorders Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions Stress Management Special need Inspiring Funny Autism Health Happiness

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Critic reviews

A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different. Speaking from lived experience, Rox and Rich manage to shift the paradigm associated with ADHD, which up until now has been riddled with lies and misinformation. This book reminds readers that rather than having a disorder, they are simply differently ordered and when managed with kindness, it can become their superpower! (Riyadh Khalaf , broadcaster, Youtuber and winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2020)
Pre ADHD diagnosis I read so many self development books. I used to try to implement what I learned and would feel like a failure, feel frustrated and blame myself for being lazy when I couldn’t get those strategies to work for me. Books like this are so important for people with ADHD to break free from holding our selves to Neurotypical standards. (Rach Idowu, 'Adulting with ADHD' Neurodivergency advocate)
My whole life i’ve beaten myself up, comparing myself to my peers & wondering why i can’t handle life like them. but actually, ADHD has made me incredibly special, ambition, determined & capable of the most amazing things that others aren’t & for that, i think neurodiversity is a beautiful thing. (Becky Hill)
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Thank you for writing this book. I will be listening over and over again, and buying it in print. It’s value is beyond words. Thank you.

Everything I wish I had known as the parent of an undiagnosed ADHDer 30 years ago

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I can't believe I read this all the way through, understanding every part of it. when I got diagnosed a year ago I was completely lost. I found rich and rox on FB and was blown away. I found this book soon after and my life began to make sense and all the things is struggled with in life became a little more clear. I was realising I wasn't alone. the book is written so well that I felt like they were with me on my journey of self discovery as I read each page I was in awe at the way they seemed to understand me by just filling in my empty mind gaps! I'm actually thankful that I found these two amazing people. They really don't know how they've helped change my life in the last year and for the future too. I owe them so much. thank you Rich and Rox for helping me with my life.

amazing

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I don’t ever usually write reviews… but all I want to say is … Thankyou ❤️
Please read this if you have ADHD.. 🤍

Wow….

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As someone who is struggling with ADHD, this made me feel so seen and I spend most of it shaking my head in disbelief that I am not alone in my feelings and that there is actually a compassionate way to look at my brain! Thank you very much for writing this!

I have never felt more seen

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I wasn’t sure if I was going to get this second book by the pinks, but it was totally worth it, every chapter resonated with feelings I have had as a person with ADHD and I really hope my partner will listen because I think it gives the best insight into how I feel about myself and how I feel I could be supported by my partner. It’s on my essential reading list I will give to any person I encounter with ADHD.

A must read for ADHDers and their loved ones.

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I love the authenticity of their story, I wish I could have the support they have between each other

The emotional ride I wasn’t expecting

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This has helped me reflect in a way that I never had before. Thank you ❤️

Refreshingly honest and heartwarming

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I love that both of Rich and Rox share their views on each lie. It's so amazing how each perspective creates one bigger picture. Thank you for sharing your story and shedding light on what it's really like to live with ADHD. You've made us feel heard, understood and hopeful.

Real, heartfelt and absolutely amazing.

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I have no diagnosis and feel like a fraud writing this but thanks for changing direction. I needed this book far more than draft 1.

This book was not easy listening for me. I am a 40 something man and should not be crying at the introduction, but I did. listening to that list in one go...

The emotion in Rox's voice is intense at times and really, really makes this one of those times where I suspect that the audiobook is a far superior experience. Bought a few days ago, I'm on second listening and have gifted a copy.

if you suspect that you or someone you know may have any form of neuro divergence, please read or listen to this. you can read all the information you want on the condition, about the symptoms, but you need to understand the lived experience. This book helps with that.

Thanks for the tears

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What an amazing couple these two are and the work they’ve done on themselves and to learn how to love and accept Rox for her beautiful, chaotic, funny self is amazing and I thank them for writing this book. It made me cry at times realising quite how cruel I am to myself but it’s the start of me being kinder. My partner is currently reading it and is finding it really beneficial

Amazing for those with ADHD and loved ones

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