You’re seeing  your ADHD in a new light, not as a flaw to be hidden, but as a different way of experiencing the world. Maybe you've started noticing your strengths, but self-doubt still lingers, especially when your needs or preferences don’t match the norm.

Many ADHDers are used to seeking approval, permission, or reassurance from others, often because they’ve been told (directly or indirectly) that their way of doing things is “wrong” or “too much.” Self-validation is the antidote to that: it’s the skill of saying “This makes sense for me” without needing someone else to agree.

Self-validation is the foundation of true self-advocacy. When you can honour your own reality, it becomes easier to express what you need, unapologetically.