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Feel like you're constantly behind, overwhelmed, or wondering why everyone else seems to have it together-except you? You're not lazy. You're not broken. You might just have ADHD-and you're not alone. Why Can't I Get It Together (ADHD Edition) is a practical, compassionate guide for adults (especially women and moms) struggling with focus, follow-through, emotional overwhelm, and day-to-day chaos. Whether you're officially diagnosed or just suspect you have ADHD, this book helps you understand your brain and finally stop blaming yourself. This book is for the grown-ups with messy rooms, missed deadlines, and a brain that won't quit-even when you're exhausted. Inside, you'll learn how to: Understand how ADHD shows up in real life - especially the invisible ways it affects women and moms Build realistic routines - no 5AM miracle mornings or color-coded planners required Manage emotional spirals and overstimulation - with simple, body-based techniques Finish what you start - without forcing yourself to ""just try harder"" Work with your executive function, not against it - using tools that make sense for your brain Create a home environment that supports your attention, not drains it Balance work, parenting, and mental load - even when everything feels like ""too much"" You don't need to become a new person. You just need better tools. This is not a productivity book that will leave you feeling worse about yourself. It's a survival manual for the real-world ADHD brain-written with empathy, humor, and a zero-shame approach. If you've tried systems that work for everyone else and still feel stuck, this book meets you where you are-and helps you move forward. If you've ever thought ""Why can't I get it together?""-this book is your answer!

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Patty R. Adams is an educator, writer, and mom living with ADHD-and she's made it her mission to help others stop feeling like a mess and start finding what works. With a background in school counseling and years of lived experience, Patty creates practical, shame-free resources for adults who are tired of trying to fit their ADHD brains into neurotypical systems.She's the author of Why Can't I Get It Together (ADHD Edition), The ADHD Brain Reset, and Thriving as an ADHD Mom, each written to offer tools that are fast, flexible, and actually make sense when your executive function is on strike.Patty's approach blends science-backed strategies with humor, heart, and a deep respect for the chaos her readers are navigating. Her books are designed for people who need support now-not after a life overhaul, a Pinterest-perfect routine, or another round of self-blame.When she's not writing, Patty can be found multitasking poorly, sipping coffee she forgot to finish, and celebrating small wins that make a big difference.

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