She's an insult to everyone with ADHD and/or autism. The way she talks about both makes it sound like anyone with them is barely human and cannot function in society at all. Obviously, they face difficulties, I'll never gloss that over, but even a lazy Google of people who have one or both will bring up a list of some incredibly successful people who fight against people like Jack's stereotyping of them
Hello all, I've been lurking around these parts for a long time and finally feel compelled to post...
I'm waiting for an adhd assessment and I think part of the reason I read these threads (apart from the drama, Mick) is that I see the parts of myself that I hate reflected in Jack. Like when someone is really grating your mushrooms, and you realise it's because they are acting out a behaviour that you dislike in your own personality (hope this makes sense).
To comment on jack's tweet about being bullied for adhd traits, seemingly refering to the cabal: sometimes I read comments on here about jack's disorganisation, inefficiency, half-finished and abandoned projects, time keeping etc, and I feel panicky because I agonise that these are the sorts of things my colleagues say about me.
HOWEVER, when you actually unpick what's being said - it isn't these qualities that the cabal find infuriating, although they come into it. As I understand it, what winds people up is the total lack of accountability, the dishonesty, and the lack of consideration for others (e.g. continuously making promises she can't keep).
I think Jack's behaviour is sort of weirdly helpful for me to analyse and sort into a) things that are a genuine struggle due to her adhd, and b) her responding to these things by being a
head.
I'm no expert on ADHD but I have read a lot about it this year, and it's a real and v disruptive condition that is misunderstood and under-recognised in women. I don't think the way Jack behaves is helpful to the wider public understanding of ADHD, or neurodivergence in general.
Just wanted to get that off my chest. Sorry for the essay.
P.s. to echo the sentiments of many other lurkers: you're all hilarious and have brought me a lot of laughs over the past year xxx
