Dirty Laundry

Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help

By: Richard Pink, Roxanne Emery

Narrated by: Richard Pink, Roxanne Emery

An empowering and witty guide to banishing shame and living your fullest life with ADHD—plus tips for loved ones on helping them navigate this world, too—from viral duo ADHD_Love.

What if you stopped feeling ashamed of constantly being late or of getting so hyperfocused on a task that you drop everything else you had to do? How can you as a partner, parent, or friend better understand your neurodivergent loved one’s way of moving through the world?

In Dirty Laundry, life partners Rich Pink and Rox Emery unapologetically guide you through the ups and downs of life with ADHD. Every chapter starts with a common symptom of ADHD, like impulsivity or struggles with finances, and an earnest moment from their own lives to show you how they navigate the symptom together. Rox reminds you to be kind to yourself and love yourself for who you are; Rich offers tips on how he uses compassion and honesty instead of jumping to conclusions. Whether it's helping your ADHDer with friendly time-checks before an appointment or reminding yourself to take breaks during hours spent hyperfocusing on a new project, Rox and Rich give you the tools to destigmatize and normalize life with ADHD.

©2023 Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery (P)2023 Random House Audio

Hilarious and Relatable

This book will make even the most "eccentric" nuerodivergents feel seen. Thank you two so much for taking the time to write and record this! I binged the whole thing in one sitting, and I loved it.

Amazing Dual Perspective About Both Sides

Easy listen, NO WEIRD MOUTH BREATHING ~ A kind account of a difficult journey.

Illuminating

At 46, I'm in the research and discovery phase of my own potential ADHD diagnosis, Rox and Rich offer a relatable dual-perspective on living with ADHD, regardless of one's neurological status, and with such loving care that I feel safe and hopeful about wherever this journey leads.

I laughed out loud, teared up, smiled, and knowingly nodded along in recognition of some of the scenarios presented. The tips, strategies, and even vocabulary thoughtfully light a path to deeper understanding and acceptance of neurodivergence.

My ADHD GenX brain was happy to listen

I was so happy there was an audiobook for this book! I used to struggle trying to read 5 books at a time because unless I was really into it, I wasn't going to finish. The number if accidental naps, oh boy.

Audio books have been my saving grace as I can listen to the story or use them as background while doing various work/tasks. We lusten to informative books over & over gaining more each time.

This book was both engaging & informative. I got through it in 2 work days & will repeat it soon. I recommend it to several others.

Thank you R & R for this book, sharing your trials & triumphs with us really is helpful.

I will help you 2 out with a recommendation of a TV show, Wynonna Earp. The seasons & series are short but fun, heartful & humorous, much like yourselves, and you can surface watch or try to dig deep into it's meaning. Rabbit hole through the actors & associations. choose you're own adhd or neurotypical adventure!

listen to this forsure

Absolutely amazing, I cried through most of it because I've never felt seen before, and this made me feel it for sure

What a relief!

Although I can’t relate to every single struggle Rox has, it has given me such a huge sense of relief to know that I’m not alone and that I’m not a bad person for working the way that I do. Thank you for putting yourself out there for me.

Amazing Book!

This book is an answer to prayer for me, and for my wife. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

100 PERCENT SPOT ON

I LOVED this book. I personally was diagnosed with ADHD at 45. I can relate to every aspect of this book. I learned A LOT, and I hope to implement some changes in my life due to the impact the book had on me. I ended the book with tears in my eyes, immediately shared with my Husband as I know he can relate being a spouse with too an ADHD’r. I will share with others whom I know can relate.

Extremely insightful

This was a great little listen as a husband who wasn't willing to learn about his wife's ADHD. This helped me understand her more than I thought possible.

Enlighteningly funny

Since I found they're Instagram account. I have strongly related to Roxy and love the work together as a couple! Having a whole book to Chow through is a dream come true full of head nodding and feeling understood!