Misunderstood (Paperback)

Lisa Giles

ISBN 13: 9798993427300

Published by Misunderstood Audhd Press, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Misunderstood is a deeply personal memoir that bridges the worlds of psychology, neurodiversity, and healing. Written by Lisa Giles, LMFT-an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3 Certified therapist-this story invites readers into the lived experience of being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and chronically overlooked within the mental health system.Across nearly four decades, Lisa chronicles her journey through layers of pain, confusion, and resilience as she seeks answers for challenges that never quite fit traditional diagnoses. Through humor, raw honesty, and clinical insight, she explores life with ADHD and autism-revealing how traits like creativity, curiosity, and emotional depth were often mistaken for pathology.Woven throughout are reflections on trauma, shame, executive dysfunction, sensory overwhelm, and the search for belonging. With compassion and clarity, Lisa blends memoir and psychoeducation to help readers understand ADHD, autism, and Internal Family Systems therapy from the inside out.More than a story of one woman's discovery, Misunderstood is an invitation to approach difference with curiosity instead of judgment-and to recognize that healing often begins when we finally understand ourselves. A therapist's candid journey through ADHD, autism, and self-acceptance. Misunderstood explores misdiagnosis, shame, and belonging with honesty, humor, and hope for all who've ever felt unseen. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Misunderstood (Paperback)
• Publisher: Misunderstood Audhd Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798993427300
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Misunderstood is about a therapist’s own journey with mental health and neurodivergence.

After nearly four decades of feeling misunderstood and searching for clarity, Lisa Giles takes readers through the raw, messy, and often hilarious realities of living with ADHD and Autism.

Through personal stories and professional insight, she explores executive dysfunction, sensory overload, shame, masking, and the never-ending game of Where Did I Put My…?

After navigating a maze of misdiagnoses, Lisa finally uncovered the missing puzzle pieces—ADHD and Autism—shedding light on a lifetime of struggles, strengths, and everything in between.

Blending memoir, education, and advocacy, Misunderstood invites readers to view ADHD and Autism through a lens of curiosity rather than judgment—and to see what can happen when understanding replaces shame.

About the Author

Lisa Giles, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner who specializes in neurodivergence, trauma, and identity. Drawing from her lived experience as an AuDHD, hearing-impaired, and chronically ill veteran, Lisa brings depth, humor, and compassion to her work. She is the creator of Misunderstood_AuDHD, where she shares insights on ADHD, Autism, and healing through curiosity.