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This book was written from three perspectives: that of a psychotherapist, that of a woman with AD/HD, and that of someone involved personally and professionally for many years with other adults and professionals in the field of AD/HD. As a psychotherapist, I am specially trained in the impact of life experiences on relationships, interpersonal difficulties, and self-perceptions. This book was originally based on six years of clinical observation and work with AD/HD adults with a focus on the special challenges facing women. Now I have had 10 more years experience, and I feel more strongly than ever that the unique experiences described in this book are shared by countless women who are impacted greatly by the cultural expectations they face and the idealized roles they have internalized. Secondly, as a woman with AD/HD, I observed my own personal process as I began to understand what it meant to live successfully in this culture. Thirdly, the material in this book was drawn from all the talks and meetings I’ve had with women across the country and around the world who have shared their feelings about AD/HD, disorganization, and how it affects their lives. Integrated within all of this are the wonderful writings of many experts, as well as the currently available literature on AD/HD diagnosis and updated treatment options and recommendations. Some of the references first used in this book are out of print or circulation. Many of the quotes still in this edition were from the very beginnings of discussion on this subject; from seminars or tapes no longer able to be referenced. When I am able to I will let the reader know this in the reference section.