Emotions | ADHD & the Inner Critic

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Have you ever wondered if those critical voices inside your head might actually be your greatest enemies? I had a bit of a breakthrough on my recent weekend at Base Camp—a retreat created by Jen Jett Barrett of the Well Summit.

Listen and hear about this stat I learned about where people see God as angry, distant, and critical. Honestly?... That number made way too much sense.

As I sat with it, I started to see the connection between my ADHD and the constant self-talk that says I’m not measuring up. That maybe—just maybe—my own unrealistic expectations were warping how I thought God saw me, too.

Through one of the exercises at Base Camp, I had a moment that honestly felt like a full-on spiritual gut check. (Yes, I’m sharing it here. No, I can’t believe it either.) It was messy and freeing and exactly what I didn’t know I needed.

Whether or not you’re working (or re-working) your way through life with ADHD, if you’ve ever wrestled with shame, misunderstood yourself, or struggled to believe that God could still love you in the middle of all your mess—pull up a chair.

Have a seat... and not at just any table, but the one intentionally set for you opposite all the mess in your head. And hopefully, your soul will find just exactly what it’s been needing.

References & Resources:

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts | by Jennie Allen

The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves | by Curt Thompson

Uncommon Valor: Faith-centered Healing for Hurt, Loneliness, & Heartbreak | Michelle Donnelly

• UncommonValor.co
• Inquire about Inner Healing Sessions with Michelle

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