Just wanted to let the younger readers know, I got another appointment wrong this week. I was certain it was on Friday. Nope. Next Tuesday.

In my younger days, this would be a source of frustration and shame for me.

After decades of wrong appointments, it just "is." I went for a great bike ride instead. While on a great bike ride, I was pleased that I didn't completely miss the appointment for the 100th time.

It doesn't come easily. Wake up every day with goals and dreams and go at them. Examine what "voices" are in your head and where they come from. For me, my "very bad at parenting parents" were the source of my shame. It took me years to figure it out. It was worth the effort.

TLDR; acceptance is a skill. I accept that I have a very poor sense of time. Whereas in the past, I would compare myself to an imaginary other and burden myself with the shame my parents instilled in me.

EDIT: Good morning. This post has really taken off. Here's the comment with what I've been doing lately that has been helpful for me. https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/uv03tn/what_it_looks_like_at_55/i9ja1n1?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3

It gives me hope to see so many comments and inquiries.