ADHD & Self-Esteem: How It Impacts Your Partner
Your loved one may carry wounds you don’t always see. For many adults with ADHD, low self-esteem runs deep — built on years of hearing they were “lazy,” “careless,” or “too much.” These echoes of the past can show up in your relationship today as defensiveness, withdrawal, or frustration.
What they often need most is reassurance that ADHD isn’t a personal failure, but a different way their brain works.
When misunderstandings around ADHD go unchecked, your partner may internalize feelings of shame, believing they are “bad at adulting,” “unreliable,” or “not enough.” This can quietly erode confidence and impact how they show up in your relationship.
By understanding this dynamic, you can help create a space where they feel safe, respected, and empowered to trust themselves again.
When They’re Ready to Rewrite Their Story
While you’re building understanding and compassion for your partner’s ADHD, they may still be navigating their own quiet battles — questioning their worth, feeling misunderstood, or struggling with self-trust.
When your partner is ready to explore these deeper layers, Echoes of Us is here for them.
Echoes of Us: For ADHD Adults
An 8-week coaching experience created for the person behind the diagnosis — because they deserve support, too.