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ADHD, Grief, and the Loss of a Father: When the Emotional Pot Overflows

Grief is never simple. But grieving with ADHD? That’s a whole different emotional rollercoaster. One that doesn’t always follow the usual track. I lost both my father and stepfather recently. My stepdad was there from when I was four. He walked me down the aisle. He celebrated every milestone. He loved my kids fiercely. Losing… Continue reading ADHD, Grief, and the Loss of a Father: When the Emotional Pot Overflows

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Parenting with ADHD: When You Have the Diagnosis Too

Juggling motherhood, executive dysfunction, and the fight to be understood. The Moment It Clicked I didn’t always know I had ADHD. In fact, it hit me during lockdown, one of those random garden chats while socially distancing. A neighbour talked about her adult daughter being diagnosed. I had that common reaction: “Wait, but she’s not… Continue reading Parenting with ADHD: When You Have the Diagnosis Too