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"What will it take to get you here on time?"
I cringed when I heard that question.
It wasn't directed at me, but it had been in the past. I cringed with recognition. I cringed with embarrassment for the person it was directed at. And I cringed because I knew, had I been asked a decade ago, I'd have no answer.
No answers, but questions came when I'd been asked in the past. Why couldn't I get there on time? Shouldn't I be able to do it like everyone else? Why was I always late?
Recently, hearing that dreaded question directed at someone else, my discomfort for the recipient was mixed with relief. Relief that it wasn't me who was in the hot seat.
I squirmed in empathy. Watching her reaction, it was obvious that this poor soul had no clue what it would take to get her to arrive on time. My secret knowledge that she, too, had ADHD added to the poignancy of the moment.
How would I answer that question now, nearly a decade after I'd found out that I had ADHD? Now that punctuality was rarely an issue and certainly didn't wreak havoc and heartache the way it had before my diagnosis at 47?
What did it take to get me to be on time?
There were several key elements involved in finally overcoming my time management challenges. Not that things are perfect on that front – they aren't. They never will be. And that's not the goal, really. Nobody's perfect, so why should I be? Still, I'm hardly ever late for anything any more; I almost never miss appointments.
So how did I do it?
The first and most important step was understanding. I read everything I could about adult ADHD and how and why we have difficulty managing time. In learning that we tend to have a different relationship to time (no kidding) due to our different brains, I could finally let go of guilt and shame, let go of believing I should just be able to do it like everyone else.
Admitting I could never effortlessly arrive on time or slightly early (as others seemed to do) freed me up to start looking for other options, for strategies and workarounds to help me to be punctual in spite of my different sense of time.
Finally, I could stop expecting the impossible from myself. Expecting that I would function like non-ADHD people was like expecting a lizard to act like a cat. It wasn't going to happen.
Accepting that I had no clue about how to arrive on time, my intermediate strategy was to arrive ridiculously early.
Accepting that I had no clue about how to arrive on time, my intermediate strategy was to arrive ridiculously early. If I had an out-of-town workshop or speaking gig, I'd add an extra hour or two to my roadtrip. That way, I could compensate for bad road conditions, accidents, or other holdups while in transit. I'd accommodate for getting lost (another common ADHD challenge). I'd make sure it was almost impossible to arrive late.
This wasn't a perfect strategy. I spent a lot of time in my car or hanging out in a nearby coffee shop pre-event, nervously watching the time and poised to arrive at just the right moment. Ironically, even though I was close to the venue, I still worried about being late: there was still the danger that I'd get distracted and forget to go to the gig, even though I might be sitting a block away!
I'm still pretty low-tech when it comes to ADHD strategies, but several years ago I finally bought a three-dollar kitchen timer. I love it.
I use the timer to help with transitions – another element that can trip up the best-intentioned person with ADHD. Especially if we're hyperfocusing, it can be nearly impossible to pull ourselves away from the task at hand.
By setting my timer for 15 or 30 minutes before I have to finish my task-in-progress, I use the self-created deadline adrenaline to help me focus on finishing or at least wrapping up my current activity, while letting my mind gear up to what I have to do to get out the door.
On the more esoteric side, I've written before about how meditation can alter one's sense of time, one's relationship to it. When I meditated regularly, there seemed to be more hours in the day. Time slowed down, or at least it felt like it to me. It was probably me who slowed down, the inner hyperactivity and mental chatter easing up enough so that I could focus better and more calmly on what I had to do, and do it more effectively.
(For more on ADHD and mediation, read Medication or Meditation? Non-drug help for ADHDers)
On the less esoteric side, ADHD medication initially gave me the boost I needed to focus better and therefore manage time better. If I could keep focused on needing to get to an appointment or lunch date at a certain time, I was more likely to be aware of when I needed to stop doing one thing and start to prepare to leave the house.
I've infrequently used the buddy system, having a friend call with a reminder to make sure I'd begun to get ready. I know others who regularly enlist friends to help them to stay on track. Best buds can be a great corollary to ADHD treatment, and helping you out with time management is just one aspect. Just make sure you can return the favor in kind if a friend is helping keep you on track.
(For more on friends and ADHD, read Friends: A Natural Treatment for Adult ADHD)
If someone made that comment to you, would you be able to answer honestly and knowledgeably?
And should we expect our work colleagues, friends, or family to act on any answer we might give to that question?
Do we have the right to speak up and ask for help if someone asks this?
Can you see yourself answering, "Well, as a matter of fact, it would be very helpful if…"
We are responsible for our ADHD and its management. But when someone asks such a thing, it seems to me, they deserve a direct, knowledgeable, straight-forward answer. And if part of that answer is a suggestion for how they might help, one would hope they'd at least consider helping if they could.
It would be great if you could share your experiences or any tips you might have for when someone asks, "What will it take to get you here on time?"
Ideas, anyone?
Sometimes I feel like I don't have to explain ADHD at all. Just watch me live my life, and you'll pretty much have it.
I don't mean "have it" as in have it. ADHD, thank goodness, is not contagious (as far as we know, but to watch some people's reactions when I tell them I've got it, you'd think it was).
My life is in and of itself a pretty good crash course on how ADHD looks to the outside world.
Let me share with you some, we'll call them "highlights" although I'm pretty sure that's not the right term, from last week's ADHD roadtrip to illustrate what I mean. My mini-speaking tour was truly exemplary when it comes to walking the talk and living la vida loca (which, come to think of it, would make a marvelous theme song for ADHD).
First, I could not for one second focus on prepping for my upcoming talks for two chapters of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (it also happens to be Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Coincidence? I think not.) As you may recall, I stopped taking my ADHD medication some months ago. It seems those little suckers actually do help me focus.
As the dates drew near, the old reliable ADHD deadline-inspired adrenalin rush kicked in, and the floodgates opened. Creative ideas flowed like our recently storm-flooded city streets, the good with the bad, to be filtered in the editing process after the deluge.
My powerpoint designer (who I asked to help me at the last minute) came through for me with flying colors (of course he did; he's one of us); and I mustered up enough short-term memory to keep the talk top-of-mind, with wiggle room for ad lib as needed.
But all was not well.
Oh, no. No no no no no.
ADHD is not curable (there's a noteworthy bit of ADHD awareness for you).
You see, ADHD is not curable (there's a noteworthy bit of ADHD awareness for you).
It only occurred to me as I pulled onto the off ramp for Sarnia (where my first presentation was scheduled) that it might have been my responsibility to furnish a copy of Dr. Tim Bilkey's documentary Her Fast Mind for the first half of that evening's event.
Thank goodness I had with me several copies of Karen O'Donnell's A Mind Like Mine and while the titles are similar, who was I kidding? I knew the intelligent denizens of Sarnia proper would not – could not – be fooled into thinking we were delivering as advertised.
Still, they enjoyed the stand-in film, excellent ADHD doc that it is, and laughed in all the right places when I presented. There were fantastic questions from the audience after the talk, and the night was a success.
ADHD faux pas number one: overcome.
The next morning, off I drove to nearby Chatham-Kent where the local branch of the LDAO was hosting its ADHD Awareness night at a local college.
In spite of the fact that I got lost four times on the way to the venue, I arrived on time, with time to spare as technical difficulties were already in progress. This would have helped me save face for not having arrived earlier, except for the fact that my first step into the auditorium was into thin air, rather than onto the first of several graduated steps leading down to the podium where I would be attempting to speak with dignity and authority after a near-faceplant-pratfall in full business suit, saved only by my highly overworked but ever-present Guardian angels.
People with ADHD:
- are disorganized, with lousy memories
- have time management challenges
- are directionally challenged
- tend to be more klutzy than others
- are unfocused procrastinators
- in spite of it all will inexplicably stand up and deliver when the moment arrives
Why on earth was I ever worried about actually writing a speech? Just watch me.
Many thanks to the executive members, staff, and audiences of The Learning Disabilities Associations of Lambton County and Chatham-Kent for hosting wonderful information events. It was a pleasure meeting you all and a privilege to share and exchange information, stories, and support. Keep up the great work!
October 20, Keynote address and panelist at ADHD Awareness Community Expo 2014, Ajax, Ontario. For info: http://www.zoekessler.com/speaking/
You might have smirked and thought, "Who is she kidding?" Or maybe you thought, "What the heck are we celebrating? My ADHD never did anything good for me." Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who saw the words Happy ADHD Awareness Month and simply smiled and thought, "You too Zoe."
And how would you feel if I told you I spent ADHD Awareness Month eve drinking and smoking and playing bass guitar till the wee hours with a man half my age? Would you be disappointed? Disillusioned? Would you think, "She needs to go back on her meds," or, "I thought she had this all figured out."
Or maybe you could relate.
On the bright side, I've accomplished some stuff too. And of all the neighbors on the street it's me, the newbie, who's taking care of the neighbor's dog while she's away.
Go figure.
Now I have to keep track of not only my own keys, but hers too.
Now I have to keep track of not only my own keys, but hers too. But I'm meeting my responsibilities in the pet-sitting realm.
I've also helped to rebuild a section of trail on Canada's longest wilderness boardwalk. So it's a mixed bag.
And it's ADHD Awareness Month. I woke up this morning, and I still have ADHD. Especially without medication, it's been a daily battle to find my focus, to stay on track, and move forward.
It's also been a time of great joy, unbridled enthusiasm and new passions – astronomy, gardening, making music, planning new ADHD educational tools. Planning, but not finishing.
And jobs. More jobs. I'm freelancing as a gardener, and looking for something else for winter to supplement the meager income of a Canadian author.
I still have ADHD. Life is a balancing act for all of us, ADHD or not. I'm not unhappy with my life; on the contrary, I've never been happier.
I'm still struggling with perennial areas of weakness and sometimes I wish my ADHD would just go away. Yes, yes, I know it's a "gift," not just a pain in the ass, but the solutions and structures and strategies are still so mercurial at times. I have the answers, but can't always apply them. I haven't given up. I'll never give up.
Maybe I've regressed in my treatment. Maybe I should go back on my ADHD stimulant medication. Maybe I will.
Whatever I do, it's ADHD Awareness Month.
Let's get to work.
I've been sharing a few updates about my ADHD coaching experience here at my blog. Now, it's your turn!
Mark Jones, from Anchored Awareness Coaching, has offered up his time and experience to present a webinar for us this Monday, September 22 at 7 p.m. ET to talk about ADHD coaching: what it is (and isn't), and to answer your questions.
I invited Mark because I still have a few questions about ADHD coaching myself. I've come to know several ADHD coaches over the years, and it seems that their styles and approaches, while offering the same or similar basics, also differ somewhat.
I guess it's appropriate that coaches take different approaches. After all, every one of us with ADHD is unique in our challenges, strengths and personalities, even though we too have a through line that makes us all – well – a tribe.
So how do you know which coach is the right coach for you?
And why does Mark call his business "Anchored" Awareness? What, exactly, are we anchoring our awareness to?
For me personally, my weekly coaching sessions have served as an anchor. Still working without a net, I'm continuing to learn about structure (yuck), organization (yum), and personal comfort levels around non-comformity (yay).
I'd known about ADHD coaching for quite some time before I started my own sessions. It's something that's come up over and over in my research on ADHD as one of the few things that is a solid winner when it comes to treating ADHD.
And it's non-pharmaceutical, which appealed to me a lot (more about that next week).
And on that note, unlike therapy, ADHD meds, or any other kind of treatment, there's something pretty special about speaking with someone who's walked the talk. Most coaches I know have ADHD themselves. They don't have to manufacture empathy – they've been there, done that. And they still are in so far as ADHD is a lifelong affair (unlike most things in our lives, like jobs, lovers, consistency, all of which tend to be inconsistent).
Having one more thing I can count on is a bonus.
Having one more thing I can count on is a bonus. I look forward to our sessions, even when I'm not sure what I want to address. With trust, respect, and a certain comfort level, what's really eating me always bubbles up to the surface for examination. Once cleared, it's smooth sailing at least for a few days. (So I guess I haven't actually mastered the "anchored" part yet.)
Maybe you've been wondering about ADHD coaching too.
If so, join us Monday night for our free PsychCentral.com webinar, ADHD Coaching: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask.
I promise I won't hog all the Q & A time.
See you there!
P.S. – if you can't join us at the live session, sign up anyway and watch the video replay posted later in the week.
This got me thinking: maybe the way I'd like to be treated would work for others too.
That's when I came up with my ADHD Golden Rule:
Do Unto Others As You Wish They'd Done Unto You
Here are some ways you too can apply your own ADHD Golden Rule. First figure out what works for you, then see if you can apply the same considerations to others. It might just make your life (and others') a whole lot easier.
In my pre-diagnosis days, I lost friends because of behavior that was overbearing or even seemed aggressive to them. When they ended our friendship, I didn't understand why. In hindsight, I realize I'd been feeling emotionally overwhelmed, but like many with ADHD, I hadn't internalized the appropriate social skills to respond well.
Decades later, after my ADHD diagnosis, I was in a situation where I felt someone was way too far in my personal space. I felt emotionally threatened and overwhelmed. My first reaction was to consider severing ties altogether. Then, I decided to test-drive the ADHD Golden Rule.
Based on our history and what I knew about this person, I was sure they hadn't intended to bully me. The relationship was very valuable to me, not unlike my close friendships in the past.
Instead of rejecting them, I explained how I felt. I was afraid to share, but I did. I also let them know what approach would work better for me. As a result, the relationship survived and flourishes.
Remember all those times people were offended by your forgetting something? (for a disastrous example of this from my own life, read chapter 4 of my book, ADHD According to Zoë, wherein I forget something and lose a friend over it.)
So now that we understand how our ADHD memories work (or, more to the point, don't) we can cut others some slack in this regard too, right? And we can also save ourselves emotional pain by not taking it personally. Just like you wish others hadn't done in the past. See how this works?
Remember all those embarrassing moments when you felt like a dork in public or social situations? Wouldn't it be nice to have your spouse gently explain to you in private – rather than in public – that your amazing talent of taking off your bra without removing your sweater first is not one you need to share with total strangers at the pub? (Don't ask me how I came up with that example. Maybe I'm making it up.)
If your loved one, friend, or anyone else acts lame in public, how about graciously ignoring it or better, finding a way to ease them out of the situation? After all, then at least they can stay in blissful ignorance rather than feeling humiliated when they learn that their behavior has gone several blocks south of the norm.
And not in a good way.
This one's a corollary of Example #3. If you have ADHD, you know you're different. If you're smart, you'll learn to embrace your differences. Decades before my diagnosis, I told myself that my goal was to become the youngest eccentric in my city. I tried to embrace it by putting a positive spin on it, making it seem like a worthy goal (even though I knew it was just that I couldn't change, no matter how hard I tried).
So, while we're embracing our own quirkiness, we need to embrace and enjoy the quirkiness of others. Why not? It would be such a boring world if we were all the same.
When I learned that I was inherently, irrevocably more sensitive than 80% of the population, again, I learned to accept it and appreciate it, rather than try to hide or overcome it out of shame as I had in the past.
Instead of wondering why no one else felt assaulted by the volume or level of violence at a movie, for example, I realized if I want others to accept my hypersensitivity, I need to respect their more typical (statistically speaking) level.
Those are just a few of the ways that you can apply the ADHD Golden Rule.
In what ways would you like to be treated that others might appreciate as well? Has having ADHD taught you new ways to be understanding or compassionate toward others? I'd love it if you could share your ideas to expand our ADHD Golden Rule.
So here's the promised update (as of the Canadian programming schedule; further episodes have aired elsewhere and, spoiler alert, it looks like Max goes on medication and it helps).
So far we've got television and ice cream as two alleged culprits cited as the source of Max's behavior. The usual suspects. But what do the experts say?
One study says:
"However, in a sugar elimination intervention study, there was no evidence that refined sugar affected child behavior."1
It appears that the jury on sugar may still be out. A study called The effect of sugar on behavior or cognition in children. A meta-analysis2 concludes:
"However, a small effect of sugar or effects on subsets of children cannot be ruled out."
Still, Max's behavior is anything but small, it's over-the-top huge, so even if one of the subsets referred to above is kids who have ADHD, Gail's (Kylie's mother-in-law) boyfriend Michael is hardly to blame for being Max's ice cream dealer and thereby causing his ADHD-hyper behavior. He may head back to jail in the future, but sugar peddling will not be his crime.
And what about the telly? It's commonly believed that watching too much of it programs kids for ADHD. But is that true?
A 2012 study shows that tv, while not the cause of ADHD, might have something to do with Max's apparent inability to pay attention:
"Most cross-sectional studies have found attention problems [22], [23] and ADHD symptoms [24] to be associated with more media time. With the exception of one study that lacked an acceptable measure of ADHD [25] all longitudinal studies reported evidence that television exposure is a risk factor for subsequent attention problems [24], [26], [27], [28]."3
Again, the evidence may not be conclusive, but the characters on Coronation Street might be onto something. But it's not what they think: we're mistaken when we confuse tv as contributing to inattentiveness and ADHD symptoms with too much tv as a cause for ADHD. This has not been proven. Most research supports the idea that ADHD is inherited by the majority who have it, and caused by an injury of some sort by the rest of us (brain damage from a car accident, for example, can simulate the symptoms of ADHD.)
Mom Kylie continues to blame herself. Unlike the sugar and tv hypotheses, blaming parents for their kids' ADHD is highly unpopular. Like the sugar and tv hypotheses, the situation isn't as clear-cut as some would like.
While lousy parenting doesn't seem to be the cause of ADHD (it's largely genetic, remember?), poor parental behaviors certainly won't make the situation any better. Some experts proscribe to the theory that poor parenting skills can, in fact, throw ADHD symptoms off the charts.
This sounds like blame; it isn't. Parents do their best, but especially if there is little or no understanding about ADHD in the home, missteps are likely to happen. In lieu of a diagnosis, for example, how is a mom supposed to know that a parenting style she uses with her non-ADHD child might backfire when applied to little Miss or Mr. ADHD? This was certainly the case in my home, with my sister vividly remembering family quarrels where I was devastated (being hypersensitive to conflict, easily overwhelmed, and suffering from typical ADHD emotional sensitivity) while others remained unscathed.
Kylie's beating herself up over handling her son Max badly is not going to help the situation.
Understandably, Kylie's worried that Max will be judged for his behaviors, but wishing they had a "normal" family won't help either. Every family is different, and seeing Max's behavior as normal for him would be a good starting-point.
Once you come to see the positive side of ADHD traits, normal (if that even exists) starts to look pretty over-rated. Besides, if Kylie's family was "normal," they'd be written off the Street pretty quick, and nobody wants that.
So what's next for Max? He's off to see a specialist for his diagnosis.
To be continued…
1 Dietary Patterns in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2 The effect of sugar on behavior or cognition in children.
3 Association of Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Physical Activity, Media Time, and Food Intake in Children and Adolescents]]>
But let me begin at the beginning.
Being diagnosed with ADHD at 47 was a revelation. It explained so much about my life, there was no way I could imagine having another experience that paralleled the insights from learning about ADHD (for example, why the only part about Martha Stewart I could understand was the jail part; at the time of my diagnosis I was about five years behind in my income tax).
Then I read The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron. I wept as I read the book. Not only did I see myself on almost every page, I'm an HSP. You could say reading Aron's book was a meta-experience.
Finally, my post-it festooned copy of Driven to Distraction had found a mate. Like Hallowell's classic tome, Aron's book deepened my understanding of why I was the way I was: a natural-born drama Queen.
Aron, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and pre-eminent researcher in the field of sensitivity says that 15 to 20% of the population have the genetic trait that leads to hypersensitivity. According to some ADHD experts like Dr. Gabor Maté (author of Scattered Minds: A New Look At The Origins And Healing Of Attention Deficit Disorder) believe being highly sensitive, both emotionally and physically, is an inherent ADHD trait.
No wonder I bawled my eyes out while reading Aron's book. I've been living the double whammy of ADHD and HSP (now turning both into a double blessing).
When I've interviewed Aron, the depth and breadth of her understanding of sensitivity, her research, and her passion for the topic (she's an HSP herself) was remarkable. I've mentioned her book to countless people, and now she's giving me (and you!) a fantastic opportunity to help spread the word about HSPs.
There are only 7 days left in the campaign. I hope you'll join us.
I'm delighted to share that Aron's got a feature-length documentary film called Sensitive – The Untold Story in the works. You can see a trailer here:
Sensitive – The Untold Story Documentary Trailer
Since reading books isn't always a favorite thing for people with ADHD, Aron's doc will give us an excellent opportunity to learn more about being highly sensitive.
It will also do what we're trying so hard to do in the field of ADHD: spread research-based information, bust stereotypes, help remove stigma, and empower the more sensitive among us by helping us to see the trait in a positive light.
Those of us with ADHD have a great role to play in our communities around the world, but we need to learn to embrace our talents, gifts, and strengths and deflect or overturn the misunderstanding and stereotypes we've been foisted with throughout history. Like ADHD, the percentage of people with the HSP trait is constant around the globe. And also similarly, highly sensitive people are like the Canaries in the coal mine: there's a reason a certain percentage of us carry the trait.
I believe we need our HSPs now more than ever. With the world changing at such a rapid pace, and not always for the better, those who are highly sensitive not only feel, but are in a position to articulate the real danger in following the trajectory humankind appears to be following.
Help spread the word! The more highly sensitive people we can empower and rally to use our gifts, the more the world will have a fighting chance. Even if we manage only to foster self-esteem and self-confidence in HSPs, the ripple effect will make the world a kinder, better place. The effects will be incalculable.
Check out Aron's trailer and her Kickstarter page and decide for yourself. For me, contributing to this worthy project is a no-brainer.
There are only 7 days left in the campaign. I hope you'll join us.
Not sure if you're an HSP? Here are some suggestions:
1 ) Read Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Person
2 ) Visit Aron's website and sign up for her newsletter, Comfort Zone
3 ) Read Gabor Maté's book, Scattered Minds: A New Look At The Origins And Healing Of Attention Deficit Disorder, Chapter 7, "Emotional Allergies: ADD and Sensitivity"
4 ) Check out 10 Signs That You're An HSP and see if you can relate!
My friend is hooked on Coronation Street; has been for years.
How could I help watching when she and her partner were glued in front of the telly on weekends when I was visiting? I couldn't be rude, now could I?
So, there we were one evening, me on the loveseat, her in her comfy chair, immersed in Episode 8439 (the show's been running since 1960).
I'm noticing the over-the-top behavior of eight-year-old Max, son of Kylie and adopted son of husband David.
I know where this is going, I say aloud.
Sure enough, two episodes later, adoptive dad David has set up an appointment with the family doc, against mom Kylie's wishes. Kylie doesn't want the kid to have a label. (I've already labeled him. Too late, Kylie.)
As soon as I sensed ADHD would become a major plot line, I became anxious.
How would they handle it? Would they add to the substantial pile of crap and misinformation already out there?
What does it matter, you might ask? It's just entertainment, right?
The program wields the awesome ability to fuel prejudice and stigma or to allay parents' fears…
Right. But: it's entertainment on a massive scale. Millions tune in, worldwide. The program wields the awesome ability to fuel prejudice and stigma or to allay parents' fears and educate the masses. A noble undertaking, indeed, but surely not a soap's mandate.
So far, so good.
Here's a synopsis of what they've got right (so far):
- all the characters consistently refer to it as ADHD (the official clinical term)
– Kylie not wanting to take Max in for an assessment because she doesn't want him labeled is a common response (and superficially at least, an understandable first reaction)
- Max is referred to a child and adolescent psychiatrist for assessment and diagnosis
- Family doc says ADHD is "not as serious as it sounds" when mom asks if it can be cured; says it's just a name for some of the symptoms Max is exhibiting
- Doc says there are various treatments, including medication and behavioral and it's good to get it under control as soon as possible for the sake of the child and the parents
- Mom asks what causes it, Doc says "some research suggests it's genetic" and the key is to get Max the support he needs
- Dad's attitude is great; when Max asks what's wrong with him, the adoptive dad reassures him: "Nothing that we can't make better." Dad says at least they know what's wrong now (yay, Dad!)
- Mom Kylie worries that she's been a terrible mother, that it's all her fault (a realistic portrayal of a possible reaction)
- Max's grandmother (Gail) and great-grandmother (Audrey, also known as Gram) portray two common responses to the news: Gail says, "Well that explains a lot" while Gram says, "Well, if you ask me, that is just a fancy name for being naughty" (a common misconception)
- Dad David argues Gram Audrey's point; Gram responds with another commonly held opinion, "David, these days it's depression if you're just a bit sad or it's that dickslexia [sic] if you can't spell."
- Gram declares it's "nothing serious" while mom Kylie overreacts, saying, "How can you say it's nothing serious? He's got a mental disorder." Gail chimes in, "Just a mild one." Again,a realistic portrayal of the ignorance about the possible impact of untreated ADHD and the benefits of early intervention and treatment
- Kylie concludes that she gave it to him; she may be right, but not because of her being a bad mom (more about that later).
- The family physician mentions that some researchers think ADHD is caused by environmental factors like stress or diet (true, some suggest this; research suggests it's a neurobiological disorder, first and foremost)
- Kylie later worries that she's caused Max's ADHD because of the stress at home of a new baby, then she thinks it's what she's been feeding him (David sets her straight: Max knows he's loved, he's surrounded by loving relatives, he eats what all the other kids eat)
- Kylie tells Audrey that Max is ill (it's not an illness in my opinion; it's a different kind of brain)
What will happen next?
Some of the drama we'll see on the show will be realistic, given that many of us with ADHD are natural-born drama queens (otherwise known as emotionally hypersensitive), and mom has the Drama Queen chops, for sure.
I'm going to go out on a limb and make a prediction.
The fact that great-grandmum Audrey has had two out-of-wedlock kids by two different fathers (Gail, Kylie's mom is one of them) suggests that ADHD impulsivity might be present in the matrilineal line.
Gail herself has been known to make poor romantic choices, but this may not be solely because she's a character in a soap-opera; it may also be due to a lack of social skills leading to the misjudgment of potential suitors (again, a common ADHD trait in women who can be more gullible than their non-ADHD peers).
Kylie fits the classic profile of an impulsive, undiagnosed ADHD teen: at 19, Kylie gave birth to Max (statistics show up to nine times greater risk of an unplanned pregnancy in ADHD moms).
Birth dad left Kylie to raise Max as a single mom (perhaps he also had ADHD?), and due to her lack of coping skills, social services intervened and placed Max into foster care. Kylie's lifestyle continues to be irresponsible and self-involved (she's recently pulled Max out of school to go on vacation, even though in the UK there's a fine for such behavior, which the family can ill afford). Again, this hints at a classic ADHD trait of being incapable of future planning and learning from past behaviors, as well as a need for instant gratification rather than the ability to postpone future rewards (these behaviors are associated with the brain's executive functions).
So, taking everything into consideration, I predict that:
1 ) Max will be diagnosed with ADHD, hyperactive sub-type
2 ) Kylie will eventually be diagnosed also
3 ) Kylie and David will wrangle about whether or not to put Max on an ADHD medication (Kylie will be against; David for)
4 ) Gram will vehemently argue against ADHD medication for Max
5 ) Gail will be all for medication
6 ) I'll keep watching to see what happens; but only in a professional capacity, of course
How do you feel about ADHD being portrayed yet again in mainstream entertainment? (It's been mentioned in the film Julie & Julia and elsewhere).
What do you think of the way Coronation Street has handled the topic of childhood ADHD so far? Realistic? Not realistic?
What would you like to see happen next? What do you think will happen next?
I guess the only way to know if my predictions will come true is to continue to tune in. It's not that I'm addicted to the show or anything – it's in the name of science.
[If you live in Canada, you can watch the episodes free here.]
Were you shocked? Was I? Yes and no. But mostly, no.
Sadly, some of us dealing with mental health issues, personally and in our professional lives, or have loved ones who are, are not as shocked as others seem to be.
Within the context of Williams' history, his sudden death is a shock yes, but sadly not as much a shock as if his mental health and addiction challenges had been absent. With the presence of severe depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, or any combination of the above, suicide is not out of the blue, but one of many responses to the pummeling experience of living with these conditions.
So often we see that behind the public persona of some of our funniest, most clever, compassionate, kind, and empathetic artists, lies a dark side. I've always used humor to overcome, but sometimes to cover my pain. I'm not the first one, and certainly not the only one, to retreat behind a quick succession of jokes and comedic banter when I'm feeling emotionally challenged.
That Williams was so successful in taking his natural comedic flair and genius and turning it into a career we can all enjoy – and characters many of us relate to – is a triumph of spirit.
Still, the public shock at his seemingly sudden death is at least in part a kind of wilful naiveté regarding the nature of mental illness and addiction. It was next-to-impossible, if you were a fan of Williams' work, to be unaware of his substance abuse issues. Even in official reports of his suicide, references were made to the many times Williams openly referred to his difficulties in his public performances (for more, see msn's update here).
It is such a short time since Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing. How many wake-up calls do we need before we put more effort into understanding and treating the related issues of emotional pain, mental health conditions, and substance abuse?
Susan Schneider, Williams' widow has publicly stated of her late husband, "As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Contrary to that request, and with all due respect, I would suggest that focusing on the positive side while burying the facts that led to Williams' demise is not a healthy response at the collective, nor at the individual level, especially for those of us currently suffering with mental health issues.
A different response might be to honor Williams' suffering by acknowledging it and trying to understand it in an attempt to save us from yet another public (or private) grieving. To break through mental health stigma, we have to talk about it. Ignoring the issues only leads to the perceived necessity of hiding, even for one as public about his demons as Williams.
Canadian musician Buck65 (his real name is Richard Terfry) wrote an eloquent and insightful commentary that elucidates this key point: those who are suffering, specifically from clinical depression, often hide the depths of their despair.
"We don't make it easy for someone to say they're having a hard time. We don't have the patience for it. Everyone says "fine, thanks" when asked how they're doing and everyone is lying." says Terfry.
We may not all be lying, but I agree that we often don't share our emotional truths. While Williams was open about his struggles with addiction, his stints in rehab, his battle with depression and alcoholism, still – we are shocked.
Williams' characters are not the person. To remember only the incalculable gifts he gave us is a skewed response, and a dangerous path to reinforcing the imbalanced perception that wants only to see the light, while ignoring the dark.
For those of us with ADHD, Williams' passing is an important reminder that while we savor our intelligence and creativity, our humor and our heart, we neglect our challenges, our mood swings, our depression and anxiety – and more – at our peril.
Are we willing to suffer in silence? Williams was open about his issues. How much greater the pain for those of us who remain closeted with ours?
Many with ADHD, and perhaps Williams also, are emotionally hypersensitive. This presents its own challenges. Perhaps living in the unrelenting limelight adds an extra layer to the crushing combination of depression, addiction, and emotional hypersensitivity. Terfry considers this possibility:
"I sense that Robin Williams was a very sensitive and empathetic person. He probably knew deep down that he could have reached out to practically anyone for help. But he was also probably acutely aware of the everyday pains, problems and struggles of the people around him – even those of strangers in airports. The last thing he wanted was to add to anyone else's burdens."
Whether or not this is true, Terfry's comment is a wakeup call for hypersensitive adults with ADHD. Keeping your focus outward while ignoring your own needs can be dangerous; even deadly. I've often been met with raised eyebrows when I share that I'm actually quite shy and insecure in many situations. But I no longer hide that fact. I share it. I try to manage it. Sharing how I feel opens a dialogue and deepens the connection, making it more authentic. We are all human, with our frailties and our strengths.
Williams' addiction issues also speak to those of us with ADHD, as addictions in general and alcoholism and cocaine use in particular, are much more prevalent amongst ADHD adults than the general population. Williams suffered from both of these.
If nothing else, our all-too-frequent moments of collective, public grieving at least open the dialogue on mental health and addictions. Until we can speak openly not just about it generally, but as individuals, we are destined to witness even more of these tragedies.
What if we assume that others will not recoil in horror if we answer the question, "How are you?" with "Lousy, thanks." This, to me, gives the asker the benefit of the doubt that they care about me, and that's why they're asking. I prefer to see the world that way, deluded though it may be. It's like "Namaste" – the divine in me recognizes the divine you. At their deepest level, they do care about me, even if consciously they don't know it. Why? Because we are all one.
Williams' death is a tragic loss; let's take it as a reminder to support each other always, to be there for each other, and to advocate for education and support services in mental health and addictions.
R.I.P. Robin Williams; you were one of us.
I don't.
In the past I've asked my coach if others he's worked with talk about similar issues. He assured me that the coaching session is for me, and whatever I want to work on, in whatever way I choose, is just fine.
This did nothing to quell my anxiety about whether or not I was doing this coaching thing right. What nailed it was our last session, which began with our usual chatter to ease in to the conversation. And then I said,
I want to share something. I'm not sure if it's a subject for coaching.
He replied, "There's a coachable moment in everything."
Really? Okay then. Coach this…
I was relieved. I'd been preoccupied with a recent situation and hadn't been able to focus on anything else.
As I shared a personal and traumatic incident, it became clear that I'd been more upset than I'd realized. I also realized that's why I hadn't been able to focus, including when I tried to work. As I spoke, I continued to worry that personal situations like mine were not the realm of ADHD coaching.
I'd forgotten that my favorite ADHD writers and experts emphasize the emotional component of ADHD. I don't believe our emotional sensitivity is stressed enough. For many of us, it has a much bigger impact on our lives than we realize. My last coaching session demonstrated a case in point.
During the session, I explored my feelings about the incident. As I spoke, I remembered that processing and resolving strong emotions was a precursor to my being able to focus. Without a resolution, my ability to be productive faltered or failed completely.
It's not that I didn't know this about myself; it's just that I hadn't realized how upset I still was. Until my coaching session, I hadn't put two and two together: upsetting incident plus sudden inability to concentrate.
I also realized why I'd been so exhausted. Similar to past incidents, walking around with unresolved but strong emotions was simply exhausting. I'd been wondering if I was coming down with something.
It was a sickness of heart, not a cold or flu, that I had to deal with. Predictably, after my coaching session, I slept better and had my energy back. And my focus.
Talking it through gave me the opportunity to gauge how far I've come since my ADHD diagnosis. I was reminded of how impulsivity, hyperactivity, and low self-esteem had conspired to wreak havoc with my adult relationships (I talk about how this happens with undiagnosed ADHD in adulthood in my book, ADHD According to Zoë.)
I recognized that there's no way I could have dealt with a similar situation in the past the way I had just handled it. I didn't have the tools. Or the jewels.
I'd found my voice. I was able to handle an awkward, challenging, and upsetting social situation with grace, firmness, and an unwavering determination. I hadn't crumbled or caved, as I might have in the past.
The comparison was dramatic: I'd found my self-esteem. And it felt good.
I ended our coaching session with a new-found appreciation of how far I've come.
My coach ended it with, "I told you it was a coachable moment."
He was right.


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LILBURN -- Rabies plagues animals in the wild and the infected critter can bite your pets. With no cure, your animal will eventually die.
To help prevent the spread of the disease to your pets, SafetySmart Lilburn, the city of Lilburn and Dr. Star Gregory of Zutilla Animal Housecalls are teaming up to host a Lilburn Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Vaccinations are $10 per shot -- cash only. Afterward, you receive paperwork and a collar tag which confirms that your pet has been vaccinated.
The clinic is located along Main Street in the parking lot across from Lilburn City Hall, near the Greenway Trail.
-- From staff reports
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Bermuda Rebounds, Airport Reopens After Hurricane Gonzalo
The typical image of pink sand paradise was disrupted on Friday, October 17, as Hurricane Gonzalo roared over Bermuda. Luckily the storm, which battered the island with winds of 110mph, didn't take the vacation destination by surprise; airlines ad issued travel waivers a week in advance and cruise ships had canceled their calls in advance.
Palm tree were shredded and some smaller boats sunk in harbor, but no lives were lost in the storm and Bermuda is extremely anxious to return to tourism business as usual.
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Turn on the TV this week and there's one word you can't go very long without hearing: Ebola.
While the crisis in Africa is still very much that, a crisis, the US has heard more about a single flight than anything else this week. So here are the facts.
On Monday, October 13, Frontier flight 1143 traveled from Cleveland-CLE to Dallas-DFW Airport. The plane was N220FR, a Frontier Airbus A320 ("Finn the Tiger Shark") and one passenger was a nurse who had previously treated Thomas Eric Duncan, who later died. The plane went on to fly four more flights until the connection between the nurse and the plane was made, at which time the plane was removed from service for cleaning.
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The main airport for Mexico's Cabo San Lucas may have only reopened to commercial flights last week, but it's already welcoming back planeload after planeload of tourists eager to get their sunburns started after damage from Hurricane Odile effectively shut down travel to the bottom of the Baja Peninsula in September.
To show that the destinations is quickly bouncing back, the tourism board is now advocating use of the hashtag "#UnstoppableCabo" on social media, as well as constantly providing recovery news on their Facebook page.
One of the most recent updates involves some important information for travelers who have flights to or from Los Cabos International Airport in the coming weeks:
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As the "Umbrella Revoltution" in Hong Kong continues into its second week, is it still safe to visit the city?
Last week we said yes, and this week we stand by that verdict, but now have the first-hand experience to back it up since arriving to HK a couple days ago.
Things we have not seen: violence, police, more than a few closed roads, loud demonstrating.
Things we have seen: signs, a wall of post-it notes with inspirational quotes and Tupac song lyrics, protesters napping or reading in the midday sun, and news crews desperate for new video footage.
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We skimmed the headline at first. "British tourist jailed for 'homosexual acts,'" it read. Our natural assumption was to think the person in question had been caught in public, in flagrante delicto, somewhere in the deep Middle East where any open expression of love is frowned upon, if not outright prohibited.
Alas, we did read the news, only to be shocked to discover that the destination imprisoning a 69-year-old retired Briton, who was arrested while waiting for a bus, is Morocco. The arrest happened in Marrakech, the most popular city with foreign tourists for its major transportation connections, excellent shopping, and historical sites.
Now that the man, Ray Cole, has been sentenced to four months in prison, cries for a boycott of tourism to Morocco are in full swing.
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In light of this week's mass protests and #OccupyCentral movement in the heart of Hong Kong, some travelers may be worried about disruptions to their travel plans.
Approximately 70 people were arrested in Saturday's protests, and Sunday saw the movement spread to Kowloon, in the always-busy Mongkok neighborhood. An excellent and quick explainer of what's happening in Hong Kong can be found at CNN.com, and also via video on Vox.com. What's most important to remember is that the protesters are not violent; it's about voices, presence, and future freedoms for Hong Kong.
So, should you go? Yes, absolutely still travel to Hong Kong, but do know these things:
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Fire at Chicago FAA Facility Grounds Flights, Worsens Friday Travel Mayhem
Update: 12pm EST Flights into and out of Chicago are resuming at a "reduced rate." It has been stated that the fire which caused today's interruption was deliberately set, but was not an act of terrorism. It was set by a man found with self-inflicted wounds, in the basement of the facility.
Early this morning, smoke began billowing out of an FAA facility in Aurora, IL. The fire, whose cause remains suspicious, nonetheless made an impact on US air travel as all flights set to travel into or out of Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports were delayed or cancelled, along with many others simply set to fly through the Chicago control area. As of 10am EST, FlightStats.com was reporting upwards of 400 cancelled and 300 delayed flights for the airports.
As expected, lines within the airports stretched along with phone wait times for further information. One gate at O'Hare was reported to quote "30 minutes or 3 hours" for the delay, which demonstrates the uncertainties at the time.
If you're scheduled to fly anywhere in the United States today, please check with your airline (we'd recommend via their official Twitter account or website, with posted alerts) before heading to the airport. As always, be sure to embark on travels today with fully-charged electronics, packed snacks, and some flexibility and patience for the tens of thousands of other stuck in a similar position or worse.
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There's a Really Good Reason Not to Hike Alone in the Atacama Desert
View from the top of Toco Mountain at 18,385 feet on the border of Chile and Bolivia
Beautiful, isn't it? The Atacama offers an awe-inspiring combination of desert landscape, towering peaks, and refreshing lagoons, and travelers should spend as much time as they possibly can exploring these incredible outdoor opportunities. Just make sure you don't do it alone.
Hiking alone, or in a group that lacks someone with knowledge of the area, is never a good idea. It's a pretty basic rule of thumb when it comes to the wilderness. But it's even more true in Atacama. One wrong step, and you could find yourself missing half your leg. No, it's not the monsters from the movie Tremors. The real reason is perhaps even more peculiar: There are thousands of active landmines stashed throughout the region.
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Remember when SF decided to close one of its most infamous tourist attractions, the crooked Lombard Street, on certain weekends due to complaints by locals? Well, its rival city in the south, Los Angeles, is now experiencing similar problems with one of its landmarks, the Hollywood Sign.
According to the LA Times, an impromptu task force consisting of eight police officers has formed in response to "growing complaints from residents who say their neighborhoods are being overrun by tourist vans and rental cars drawn to the sign." Problems include double parking and congestion that has resulted in both physical damage and logistical frustration.
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Throwback Thursday: Peeking Inside a US Passport from 1952
Sure, we love all the speed and comfort of modern travel, but it didn't get that way overnight. Every Thursday, we're going to take a look back at travel the way it used to be, whether that's decades or centuries ago. This is Throwback Thursday, travel edition.
While rifling though some old documents, we happened upon a US passport issued in 1952. Although there are few stamps over which to "ooh" and "aah," the design and requirements within the tiny book did open our eyes a bit as to how restrictive world travel was for the average American.
As you're no doubt aware, World Wars I and II really messed up international relations. As citizens of one of the victors, US travelers were at least more free than most when it came to crossing borders, but some countries still remained on the hot list.
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Delta Decides That Flying Over Warzones is Definitely Not Happening
When Delta yesterday announced their decision to stop flights to Tel Aviv, Israel "until further notice," they stood alone.
Within the next two hours, that move was echoed by United and US Airways, and eventually the Federal Aviation Administration themselves, who set forth a 24-hour ban on US airline flights to Israel, a ban which was extended today for a further 24 hours.
Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta, stood in front of the CNBC cameras this morning to explain their early and precedent-setting action, which goes beyond the single incident of the rocket attack nearby Ben Gurion International Airport to address danger due to "the potentially hazardous situation created by the armed conflict in Israel and Gaza."
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Breaking: Airlines Cancel Israel Flights 'Until Further Notice'
Update: 12:30pm EST, July 23: Although yesterday's FAA ban on flights to Israel was originally only for 24 hours, it has been extended to last another 24 at the least. This only applies to US airlines, so flights to Israel on El Al out of JFK are still operating normally.
Update: 1pm EST: FAA has issued a notice (NOTAM) prohibiting US airlines from flying to or from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Int'l Airport for up to 24 hours.
Update: 12pm EST: US Airways, United and American Airlines now join Delta in temporarily suspending Tel Aviv flights.
At approximately 11am EST today, Delta updated their Israel travel adivsory from a warning that flights may be disrupted, to the fact that their flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv will not be operating at all "until further notice."
The stoppage is a temporary hiatus necessitated by escalating violence in Israel; the final straw comes with the report of a rocket attack in the vicinity of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport. Naturally the danger calls to mind last week's Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 tragedy, caused by a ground-to-air missile. While airlines continue to divert their flight paths clear of Ukrainian air space, there are other war zones to consider.


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Local Tea Party groups gathered at the Chesterfield County Fairground on Saturday at an event call Celebrate Liberty. Vendors for the event included the Chester Patriots group as well as number of groups from around the area including the Virginia Patriots, Lousia Tea Party, Patrick Henry Tea Party as well as about eight others.


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Phillip Leuvano threw four shutout innings of relief Tuesday and Blue Jays teammate Scotty Armstrong had a monster bat in an 11-4 win over the A's in semifinal action of the Northgate majors tournament.
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ELK GROVE - Less than 24 hours after graduating, Bryan Vincent mustered enough energy to make the best jump of his career in Friday's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Championships.
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Manteca Dolphins president Priscilla Brink hoped to see cleaner, faster swims from a relatively new team.
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Abby Buitrago tallied 52 goals, led the entire state of California in points and guided her team to its first-ever Sac-Joaquin Section soccer championship.
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Manteca (24-3) cruised past two Sierra Valley Conference opponents, while Vista del Lago (26-5) held off challengers from the Valley Oak League in the first two rounds of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoffs.
Ripon Christian secured the outright claim to the Southern League championship with Tuesday's 2-0 victory at Denair.
Vista del Lago and Christian Brothers players took turns taking pictures with their prizes on the 18th green at Manteca Park Golf Course.
Ripon had two golfers finish in the top 10 in Monday's Sac-Joaquin Section Division V Tournament held at Micke Grove Golf Links, but both played their final round of the season.
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Alyssa Burch hosted another block party at Manteca High's Winter Gym on Thursday.
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Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame has clarified his decision to retire and revealed that he wants nothing to do with the music industry once he hangs up the microphone.
Nixing plans to even take an executive position, Waka said he wants to help the youth upon retiring.
"Nah, I am gonna retire," Waka promised in an interview. "I'm gonna retire from the industry — I'm not gonna kick it in the industry no more. I'm gonna do what I wanna do, how I started like from the beginning. I'm gonna do exactly what I wanna do. I don't expect to win awards, I don't expect to go to big venues. I'm gonna really help the youth — this is what I started doin' it for, so I'm gonna finish doin' it — Yeah, I'm gonna retire — from the industry." (RapFix)
Waka's Ferrari Boyz rapping partner Gucci Mane recently gave SOHH his reaction to Flocka's retirement talk.
"Me just being honest, I'm one of Waka's biggest fans," Gucci added when asked if he believes Waka will really retire by 2012. "I'm a huge fan of his music, you know what I'm saying? Me just being a fan and seeing how he is when he goes into the studio, I would hate for him to stop rapping because I like what he's doing. Every song he's every made, I've liked. He goes hard. So I would hate for him to leave the game because I think he's bringing a whole new thing to the rap game. He's got his own style." (SOHH)
A few weeks ago, Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul said he did not believe Waka would retire.
"I like Waka Flocka. Waka Flocka's one of my favorites," Paul told Rap-Up TV. When asked what he thought of Waka's possible retirement, he responded, "I remember when I was his age. You're having too much fun. He won't do it." (Rap-Up)
Last month, Waka opened up about his lack of motivation to maintain a rap career.
"That's absolutely true," Flocka said, confirming his retirement tweet. "The game as a whole is fake. I'm tired of just going through what I go through and then at the end of the day, the forecast is always rain. It always rains on my world. It's so many different haters, fake smiles, fake hugs, so to prevent myself from doing anything, I'd just rather quit. I'd rather work at Walmart than rap and that's my word on God. Yup. I'll put that on Jesus Christ, I ain't lying. It's something I could never explain because people aren't living this lifestyle. So at the end of the day, people living the lifestyle can probably understand why I'm doing it. At the end of the day, I'm just doing it for my friends and my family, get them straight and then it's over for me." (V-103)
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