MONET DAVID, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP

Read Monet David's perspectives on ADHD, relationships, boundaries, parenting, and finding the right fit in therapy. Articles explore everyday challenges, experiences of neurodivergence, and questions about beginning counseling or combining different kinds of support.

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The Cost of Masking: Why ADHD Looks Different in Women

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Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP: Jun 22, 2026, 12:39:51 PM

If you are a woman who received an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, you likely remember the exact moment the pieces finally came together. For many, it brings a wave of intense relief-finally, an explanation for why simple, daily tasks have felt so monumentally difficult. But that relief is almost always accompanied by a profound sense of grief. You...