giftedadults's Journal

This community is intended for adults who share an interest in exploring issues related to being a gifted adult, discovering giftedness as an adult, or growing up gifted. This is a place where we can share our knowlege and our fears. We help each other deal with the myths, the hang-ups and everyday struggles that are a part of finding out who we are as gifted adults. Examples of topics welcome in giftedadults include:

• Living in and coping with a non-gifted world
  
• Adult perspectives on growing up GT
  
• Discovery, denial, uneven talents
  
• Under- or over-achievement and the impostor syndrome
  
• Navigating romantic relationships and/or having a gifted partner
  
• The unique social and emotional issues surrounding high IQ
  
• Seeking balance and finding fulfillment (How much is giftedness who I am?)
  
• Tools and strategies for personal development
  
• Childhood experiences of being different
  
• Pertinent research on gifted issues