DISPELLING
OLD MYTH'S
REDUCING THE
STIGMA
Raise your hands... Ask for help
More than a million Australians—around one in 20—are living with ADHD. Many face significant barriers to accessing the healthcare and support they need, impacting their self-esteem, health, relationships, education, employment, and financial stability throughout their lives.
Who Am I ?
Hi, I’m Troy. I'm a writer, technologist, and forever-questioner. I spent most of my life believing I was just inconsistent, intense, and somehow always too much or not enough.
Turns out, I was neurodivergent.
Now, I create tools, language systems, and sound-based frameworks to help others like me feel less alone. Spectral Binary is one of those tools—a way of seeing ourselves not as broken, but as symphonic.
This space exists for the misfits, the masked, the late bloomers, and the beautiful anomalies.
We are not glitches in the system. We are signals.
Approaching 48, my son was diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor asked - "Did you know ADHD is highly genetic?" - That single moment rerouted everything. The memories came rushing in: the impulsivity, the distraction, the intensity, the deep well of creativity that was always just slightly out of sync with the world. The shame I had mislabeled as failure.
Six months later, I was diagnosed too. But what began as an ADHD revelation unfolded into something wider: a reframe of my entire identity. A portal into a neurodivergent way of being. This site is a living archive of that journey. Not just mine, but ours.
If you're asking questions about who you are and why things have always felt a little (or a lot) out of phase—you belong here.
Neurodivergence is not a label.
It's a Landscape
Our Goal
"Reduce stigma, connect, inspire, and provide support to others in the wider ADHD community."
What Is Neurodiversity ?
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. It’s characterised by ongoing patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can impact daily life, work, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
The Three Main Types of ADHD
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Predominantly Inattentive Type – Difficulty focusing, following through on tasks, and staying organised. People with this type may seem forgetful or easily distracted.
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Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type – Restlessness, difficulty sitting still, frequent interruptions, and acting without thinking.
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Combined Type – A mix of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive traits.
ADHD often begins in childhood and can continue into adulthood. While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, research suggests genetic, neurological, and environmental factors all play a role.
Managing ADHD
Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include:
✔️ Behavioural strategies to improve focus and organisation
✔️ Psychoeducation to better understand and manage symptoms
✔️ Medication, such as stimulants (e.g. methylphenidate, amphetamines) or non-stimulant options
✔️ Therapies like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for emotional and behavioural support
If you suspect you or someone you know has ADHD, seeking guidance from a healthcare professional is the first step toward diagnosis and effective management.
What We Do ?
Our Mission: ADHD Forever is dedicated to raising awareness, dismantling stigma, and offering real, emotionally intelligent support for those navigating the complexities of ADHD—and the broader spectrum of neurodivergent experiences.
We Share Stories to Shift Perception - We believe lived experience is data. Stories are science. By sharing real voices—our own and our community’s—we challenge misconceptions, normalize the nonlinear, and offer hope to those who may still feel alone or unseen.
We Empower Through Insight, Not Instruction - Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-care are not luxuries for people like us, they’re necessities. We offer practical tools, language frameworks, and emotional technologies to help people find rhythm in the chaos and strength in their own wiring.
We Build Safe, Shame-Free Spaces - This isn’t about fixing what’s "wrong." It’s about tuning in to what’s true. ADHD Forever is a gathering point for those reclaiming their identity, discovering their spectrum, and learning to move through the world on their own frequency.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into the journey, or somewhere on the edge of recognition—you're welcome here.
"It all started with a question."
Our Team
ADHD Forever is currently run solo from my home office in East Fremantle, Western Australia—but in spirit, it’s anything but a one-person show. Behind every word, link, and tool is a constellation of connection.
Every resource here has been shaped by late-night research, lived experience, clinical insights, and conversations with other neurodivergent thinkers. What began as a personal search for answers has grown into a public platform for resonance.
Why This Matters in Australia
Recent estimates suggest that 5–7% of Australian adults live with ADHD, but fewer than half have a formal diagnosis. That’s over half a million people navigating life with an invisible weight.
Many don’t know what they’re living with. Others know, but can’t access timely help. I’ve been there—waiting, wondering, overwhelmed.
Why This Site Exists
To make things easier. To make people feel less alone. To amplify the signal that says: you’re not broken, you’re beautifully wired.
And while I may be holding the mic for now, this site belongs to everyone who sees themselves in it.
Statistics & Facts
It is estimated that
5%
OF ADULTS IN AUSTRALIA HAVE ADHD
Less than
25%
HAVE BEEN TREATED
The remaining
75%
ARE UN-DIAGNOSED
POTENTIALLY SUFFERING WITHOUT HELP
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Poetry
Weighed Down
A Poem By Me - 07/11/2023
Shame, a heavy burden we bear,
A weight that's hard for a child to share.
Small handfuls in pockets, like hidden tears,
Innocence lost, adding to your fears.
Pockets deep, trousers seldom washed,
A caustic mixture, into them squashed.
With time, the load becomes too great,
A backpack worn, a heavy fate.
In childhood days, the shame did cling,
Sprinkles, cupfuls, like a song they'd sing.
Bags of burden, too heavy to hold,
Weighing you down, turning hearts cold.
Schoolwork lost, lunch box misplaced,
As the shame grows, you feel disgraced.
At home, others carry their own load,
Handbags of secrets, in silence they're stowed.
You fling yours aside, pay it no heed,
But it's always there, an unwanted seed.
Morning comes, you fill up your tanks,
Dressing up, in silent thanks.
Velcro shoes, no laces to tie,
You search for your backpack, wondering why.
It feels lighter, but it's still there,
Counting spoonfuls, the weight to bear.
In class, you hang it on a hook,
Empty your pockets, a careful look.
Will they be like that at 3 pm
Or does the pattern repeat
Again and again
If you or a loved one are having difficulty with deteriorating mental health or risk issues, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or HeadSpace on 1800 650 890 - Alternatively present to an Emergency department.