To kick-off my author talks, I was delighted to take part in the Waipa District Libraries‘ Author Month of March events. I spoke at the Te Awamutu Library on Friday 22 March.
Following The Missing Piece being released to the world in February, it has been very humbling to receive a flood of welcomed emails from readers. The correspondence is heartfelt and at times raw. ADHD affects so many women in a myriad of ways.
Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult woman can have a profound impact. The years of not knowing, processing the diagnosis, then learning to find their own path to self-acceptance, is a very personal journey. As I write in the book, and raise at any opportunity, an ADHD diagnosis is not the end, it is a new beginning.
It’s a bit like writing a non-fiction book. That doesn’t have to be the end of the subject, either. Not only am I very passionate about raising awareness of adult ADHD, I want to keep the conversation alive.
Author Talk Event – Te Awamutu Library
Well, that was a blast! There is nothing quite like speaking to a roomful of peers, passionate and interested in the same subject – women with ADHD diagnosed as adults.
Attendees drove from all parts of the Waikato. All ages, from early 20s to mid 60s, gathered to hear about ADHD. It was wonderful to see so many nodding of heads, giggles and agreeing smiles throughout the evening. We were amongst tribe. What started off as a planned 45 minute presentation on my part, quickly turned into an outpouring of experiences, shared challenges, and a lot of love during the Questions & Answers segment. 1.5 hours later…!
A heart-felt thanks goes out to event organiser Dee and the Te Awamutu Library for the venue and opportunity.
Future Talks
I am happy to talk about all aspects of ADHD that I have learnt on my own journey, along with the experiences of more than 30 other women also diagnosed as adults who also feature in The Missing Piece.
Throughout the year I’ll be available for both in-person and virtual author talks.
This is an opportunity to informally chat how ADHD (whether undiagnosed or late-diagnosed as an adult) can impact women specifically – at home, in the workplace, within relationships, and socially.
Whether it’s a talk with the management team, a business working group, guest speaker or something completely different, I’d welcome an invitation to chat about all things ADHD to help build awareness. Let’s chat about any particular chapter of the book that most interests you, or sit back and be entertained by me. I’m happy to travel New Zealand wide.
Contact me and let’s chat.