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A review by fsethompson
My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by Monzusu
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
This book contains the personal essays of 9 people recounting their lives with developmental disorders in a stylised, illustrated format. Instances of violence and abuse against children, as well as recounts of suicide attempts, are depicted clearly in a simplified art style.
Along with instances of physical abuse, authors recount their experiences with bullying and harassment, from peers as well as authority figures, as adults in the workplace and as schoolchildren facing cruelty and discrimination from teachers and other adults as well as peers.
There is regular depiction and discussion of medication used by the writers to assist with their symptoms.
Many authors received outdated, insufficient or incorrect medical advice throughout their lives, which they also discuss and depict, including the impact such advice had on their lives and the perceptions of themselves.