What Readers Say

I’m so grateful for everyone who takes the time to read my blog, download my ebooks, or share their own neurodivergent experiences.
Hearing how my work resonates with you means the world to me. 🧡

Here are some kind words and reflections from readers—real people navigating life with AuDHD, just like me.

Testimonials for the book AuDHD Experience:

I’ve found reading Helen’s book really comforting and affirming, and while I don’t relate to it all – of course, one big message is that we are all different in our AuDHDness – so much of the sentiment behind it rang true. I wanted to quote so many lines to help explain my experience, especially Helen’s journal entry in “The surprising freedom of being diagnosed” that it’s much easier to recommend buying the book, well worth the money. And I love that it supports “purchasing power parity”, it’s the first time I’ve seen this, so thank you.

-Rebecca Jane Ellis

I loved how heartfelt and honest this book was and especially the self-acceptance message and the “wielding the diagnosis as a sword” resonated with me a lot. To the author: thank you for writing this. To everyone else: whether you have AuDHD and want to understand yourself (or a loved one) or are just curious about how different the world can be through someone else’s eyes, I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

– Veronika Pospíšilová

Testimonials for the book Lost in Time: Lifehacks for the Timeblind Brain:

The best explanation of my problems with time I have come across. Some of the mentioned techniques I have already been doing without knowing, some others I’m definitely going to try! I also greatly appreciate the focus on mental well-being, because sometimes we all tend to be too hard on ourselves.

– Veronika Pospíšilová

This book was an easy to digest read full of helpful tips, adaptable for each individual. The author shares her own struggles with time, giving the book an authenticity and trustworthiness. It’s obvious the author has spent a lot of time researching and working to create a tool that is easily digestible and useful for everyone. Along with the helpful tips, the author always reminds the reader to be kind to themselves. I would recommend this book!

-Samantha Burghess

From blog post comments:

“Thank you for this!!! I think this may be the most actually personally relatable and useful list of tips I’ve ever read! … As an ADHDer who has recently moved, these tips are invaluable at the moment. Thanks again for sharing!”
— Erica B.

“I need to pin these tips to the top of my Notion home page. This is so me (minus the autistic part)… And another load in another basket to wash today of sheets I stripped off the bed yesterday.”
— J. Lynn Stapleton

“These are some of the best ones I’ve seen out there. … One of the best articles I have read in a long time. Keep up the awesome work.”
— Blog reader

“This was very helpful info. Overwhelmed with how many ideas there are. I need help figuring where to start. Thanks for this info.”
— Blog comment

“An excellent and informative read! I appreciate how this site offers so much useful content.”
— SpecDobavki

“Thank you, Helen. Thank you for your creativity, your courage, and for the wonderful example you set for someone who learned his was AuDHD at age 60. Your words accentuate beauty and restore hope.”
— Tom Owens

“Thank you for writing this. I hope you keep on writing. Decluttering has been a problem for me, which has improved w/time. I have become better at getting rid of things… I think that this will be very useful.”
— Dad On The Spectrum

“Thank you for this!!! I think this may be the most actually personally relatable and useful list of tips I’ve ever read! And it’s reassuring to know others have a similar experience.
Your insight on the problem with ‘urgent’ tasks was particularly illuminating for me! As soon as I make it ‘urgent’, I immediately feel guilt and shame for not having already done it, which then makes it so much harder to actually do.
I’ve never been able to untangle that idea for myself though and it’s a relief to understand why and have some ideas on how to solve it.
As an ADHDer who has recently moved, these tips are invaluable at the moment. Thanks again for sharing!”
— Erica B.

“I really appreciate this story and these practical tips that have helped you! … A good reminder to get a copy!”
— Micah Saviet (Tech for ADHD)

“Many insights here, and I relate to nearly all of it. Any tips for a 50 yr old mom with three teens and a dog? Please send them along! Great writing!”
— George/gigi

“I’ve been using Finch for 2 years and 9 months as of today. […] Thank you for helping to spread the news about this amazing little bird :)”
— Michele Griffin (from Medium)

“I’m both as well! God. You put my inner argument into a post. Thank you for bringing me some inner peace.
Take care,
Sue”
— Ohitsjustsue

“Thank you, Helen. Thank you for your creativity, your courage, and for the wonderful example you set for someone who learned his was AuDHD at age 60. Your words accentuate beauty and restore hope.”
— Tom Owens

“Thank you so much for writing this. As a neurodivergent person currently in a severe depressive state, it’s nice to know that I’m not the only person struggling just to accomplish the basics. […] This article is much more relatable for me.”
— Nana Bookwyrm

“Thank you for writing this. I hope that you keep on writing.
Decluttering has been a problem for me, which has improved w/time. I have become better at getting rid of things. It’s been huge, when my wife has complimented on how much I can ‘get rid of.’
For people that struggle even more than me, I think that this will be very useful.”
— Dad On The Spectrum

“This is some of the best advice that I’ve read in awhile. This makes so much sense, as cleaning is very challenging for me.
Thank you for writing. I hope that you keep on writing. :)”
— Dad On The Spectrum

“Thank you for sharing this! I’m feeling this too and you put it to words I couldn’t find 😊”
— Julie Murphy

“This is so brave.”
— Valerie Williams

“Oh the morning pages, lovely! Thanks for the article.”
— Sarah Dockhorn

“Wow this could be my life! Thanks so much for writing and sharing ❤️”
— Boo Simpson

“OK, so I read your article, and then I downloaded Finch. I love it! My little bird is so cute! And I put goals in there that I really need a little extra nudge to get around to doing. Thanks so much for sharing this!”
— Reader comment (Finch article)

“Oh Hallelujah to this: I’m not alone in being averse to routines and yet needing them! Just been diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type) and ASD that is so heavily masked that it was difficult for the clinical psych to tease it out – probably because I’m 55!
I always wondered my whole life why I am literally unable to keep any order in my life, especially with chores, mess, losing things etc.
And yet, somehow I was organised enough to complete a PhD – but in a very chaotic way, like writing most of it at 2am, procrastinating heavily, etc.
I have to prioritise self care nowadays because I’m chronically burnt out from my whole life really, but especially the last few years. Getting older and suffering with severe arthritis doesn’t help.
But knowing I’m ADD/ASD is gradually helping me understand my past “failures” or “weaknesses”, and to understand my limitations, and be kinder to myself. ❤️”
— Anna Sen-Price