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People Like To Tell Me My Genetic Brain Disorder Is Made Up. Those People Are Wrong.

I have ADHD, and I am a blogger, feminist, nerd, writer, sister, daughter, friend, ally, student, and totally capable young woman. ADHD is real. I have it. I’ve lived with it all my life. The people in this video have it, too. Why don’t you let us explain what it really is before you scoff…

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