Disabilities but not disabled
Daily Kos
The author describes living with undiagnosed ADHD and fibromyalgia in middle age, highlighting how these conditions create financial burdens known as the ADHD tax while necessitating adaptive technologies like one-touch cooking devices. Despite receiving formal diagnoses later in life, the narrative emphasizes the long-term impact of gendered medical dismissal and the ongoing struggle to manage health and unemployment amidst political stressors.
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