Adventures with ADHD
The stories and lessons I share are true. I have taken artistic license to hide the identity of my children. With their privacy in mind, I have chosen not to use an identifier for myself either. I could make one up but since I can barely remember my real name some days, I decided to go without one. I love The Affinity Center for the work they do and the services they offer. I trust them with my stories, my family, and my secret identity. The Intro
Hi! I’m a wife, mom, and general chaos coordinator for two children.
My son is 17 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD since he was in 2nd grade. He also struggles with anxiety. He really doesn’t deal well with change and absolutely refuses to eat in front of people outside of our immediate family. He is also inquisitive, funny and once he is your friend…he is your friend for life.
My daughter is 10 years old and has been diagnosed since kindergarten. She has high energy that she shares with everyone, often missing social cues and boundaries. She has red hair and a matching personality. We call her our tornado of sunshine. She is very creative, can make friends anywhere, and easily forgives.
I, personally, have lived with depression and anxiety since I was 16. So, while it is different, I do know what it is like to have a brain that occasionally works against you.
I used to think that I was the only one with crazy kids, a crazy brain and a house that looked like something from the movie, Twister. Then I made a remarkable discovery - many other people feel THE EXACT SAME WAY. It is my hope that by sharing the stories and experiences of my family, others will feel like they aren’t alone either.
So, jump in the boat, hop on the train, or whatever travel metaphor works for you and let’s make the journey together.
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