“I Just Want to Be Normal” – What Kids with ADHD Wish Adults Knew
When a child says, “I just want to be normal,” it cuts deep. For many kids with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this simple sentence holds a lifetime of frustration, shame, and feeling misunderstood.
As a child psychologist on the Gold Coast, I hear this heartbreak often. ADHD is more than fidgeting and forgetting homework. It affects how kids see themselves, how they connect with others, and how they believe they fit into the world.