Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Lisa Giles
Publisher: Misunderstood Audhd Press
Imprint: Misunderstood Audhd Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.336kg
ISBN: 9798993427300
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 08 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Giles masterfully weaves neuroscience, therapeutic principles, and relatable stories in conversational, easy-to-understand language to bring the reader along the path to her diagnoses...and beyond.""--Wendee Mullikin, MAT: Special Education, neurodivergent, and Proofreader of Misunderstood""A must-read for anyone who loves, lives with, or works with someone who has ADHD or Autism. Giles gives language to experiences that are so often misunderstood.""- Therapist and Early Reader Review""As the partner of someone with ADHD, I finally understand what's happening behind the frustration, forgetfulness, and sensitivity. This book opened my eyes-and my heart.""- Therapist and Early Reader Review
Author Information
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.
