WTF is AuDHD?

E43 | The curse of Object Permanence: if I can't see you, it's like you don't exist

WTF is AuDHD?

Show Notes

It’s not personal, we just literally forgot you existed. This week we dive into the concept of object permanence. We chat about why AuDHDers struggle to remember things, hobbies, goals and people once they’re out of sight, how it impacts friendships and daily life, and what we’ve learned about how to manage it.

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