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Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry

Why adults with ADHD are so ashamed and what we can do to help - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Summary

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If you have ADHD - or love somebody who does - DIRTY LAUNDRY will change your life, and your relationships.

Do you feel crippling shame because you struggle with cleaning, personal hygiene, or time-keeping? Do you always feel misunderstood by the people close to you and find that they get frustrated by your behaviour?

DIRTY LAUNDRY is an unfiltered look into the chaos of real life with ADHD. It will transform your self-hatred into self-acceptance, with simple tips that actually work for your brain. It will also help to educate partners, parents and friends, to help them move from frustration to patience, understanding - and love.

Learn how to:
- Stop believing you are fundamentally broken
- Stop judging yourself by the standards of a neurotypical world
- Communicate your struggles to those who love you
- Support someone with ADHD in ways that work for them
- Be compassionate rather than judgemental

...and much more.

From the husband-and-wife team behind social media phenomenon @ADHD_Love, whose viral videos have been viewed more than 200 million times, comes a fearless, often outrageously funny, account of life, learning, and growing with ADHD. They share the strategies they have used to reduce shame, improve communication, and find happiness in their neurodivergent household.

Filled with heartbreak and humour in equal measure, DIRTY LAUNDRY is an invaluable resource both for neurodivergents and the people who love them.

©2023 Richard Pink (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reviews

  • Made us giggle and helped us forge a much deeper connection with our friends and family with ADHD. A godsend!
    Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

About the authors

Richard Pink

Richard Pink is a content creator behind viral social media phenomenon @ADHD_Love, where he has over 200 million global views raising awareness about ADHD. He co-authored two books, DIRTY LAUNDRY and SMALL TALK with his partner, Roxanne Pink.
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Roxanne Pink

Roxanne Pink is a platinum selling songwriter, having written 3 UK top 10 hits in the last 3 years. She is also an artist, releasing her own music and touring under the name RØRY. Rox was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, which has been a life changing discovery!

Creating content as the neuro-diverse half of ADHD Love, she is passionate about helping others reach the same acceptance she has found. She is 4.5 years sober, and lives in Sevenoaks.
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