Milwaukee woman shares her story to help others during ADHD Awareness Month

MILWAUKEE -- After making the decision to go back to school as an adult, Chiffon King knew something wasn't right, reminding her of the years she struggled through school as a child.

"It shouldn't take me so many times to read an article. It shouldn't take me so many times to figure out this math problem," said King.

Chiffon King

As a mother of two children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, King became an advocate for herself and went in to get tested.

"Once I received the diagnosis everything made sense," said King.

ADHD Coach Ann Pieper says King is not alone as about 20 million Americans are diagnosed with ADHD, but each person can have varying challenges.

"Working memory, that attention and focus, flexibility of thought, organization," said Pieper.

Ann Pieper & Chiffon King

As October marks ADHD Awareness Month, King wants to use her experience to help others.

"I feel empowered to tell people my story so that they can come out and get the resources that they need. They don't have to struggle in silence," said King.

Along with breaking the stigma of ADHD.

"It's not the makeup of who you are but it's something that you have to deal with," said King.

Now that King has the resources to help her succeed, she is looking toward a bright future.

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