Healing Sands

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

Some girls with ADHD don’t stand out.
They sit quietly, try hard, and do everything they can to keep up… while struggling underneath.

Because they’re not disruptive, they’re often missed.
Misunderstood as shy, sensitive, or perfectionist — rather than supported.

This series is here to change that.

Over the next posts, I’ll be breaking down what ADHD in girls really looks like, including the signs, the masking, and how to support them in a way that truly helps.

If you’ve ever thought, “something doesn’t quite fit, but I can’t explain it” — this is for you.

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More in this series coming next.

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Why a Young Person May Hide Their Self Harm

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- Fear of getting in trouble/told off

- Not wanting to upset or worry their loved ones

- Not knowing how to express how they are

- Feeling and why they are self harming to others

- Worries that people will not understand

- Feeling shame and embarrassment

- Wanting to keep control

- Worries around what support will look like if they ask for it

- Feeling scared that people may tell them to stop self harming and they do not know how else to cope with their feelings

19/04/2026

Reasons why a Young Person may share about their Self Harm

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- They want help
(even if they don't say it directly)

- They want to feel understood

- They don't fully understand their own feelings and want to talk about it to try to understand

- They want someone to notice them

- They're trying to stop self harm

- They want other ways of coping

- They want comfort and for someone to show they care

- They want people to understand they are struggling with their mental health so the person has empathy for their behaviours

19/04/2026

Help a young person to understand why they may be struggling with loneliness.

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Reasons a YP may feel lonely even though they’re around people…

- “I worry about being judged or rejected and so, do not talk to many people or anyone new”

- “I find social situations and going out draining and /or difficult”

- “I have friends, but none I feel significantly close to”

- “I don't feel like people know or understand the real me”

- “I feel different trom the people around me”

- “Other people seem to have more social experiences than me and I feel I am missing out”

- “I have grown apart from my friends/family”

- “I talk to my friends over text/social media most often and we do not spend much time together in person”

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Some children are not “bad at maths”. They are trying to make sense of something their brain processes differently.

Dyscalculia is often missed or misunderstood. A child may struggle to tell which number is bigger, forget simple maths facts, lose track of steps, or find everyday tasks like telling the time or handling money overwhelming. With pressure, they can shut down, avoid learning, or become anxious and frustrated.

This is not laziness. It is not low intelligence. Many children with dyscalculia are capable, creative, and strong in other areas - they just need maths taught in a different way.

What makes the biggest difference is how adults respond. Slowing things down, using real-life examples, reducing pressure, and focusing on effort instead of speed can help a child feel safe enough to keep trying. Early understanding can protect confidence and prevent long-term anxiety around learning.

When a child says “I just do not get it”, it is often a sign they need support, not more pressure.

Free DYSCALCULIA EXPLAINED – UNDERSTANDING MATHS DIFFICULTIES IN CHILDREN POSTER GUIDE

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