The Nested Selves of ADHD: Making Peace with Who You Were, Are, and Might Become

"It’s not a crisis of identity — it’s a traffic jam of identities."
For students with ADHD, young adulthood isn’t just about finding themselves — it’s about learning to navigate the many selves that show up in different moments: the achiever, the avoider, the dreamer, the wounded child. This article explores a powerful new tool — the Nested Selves Map — to help students understand their inner complexity, reclaim their voice, and move forward with clarity.