'I offer listening, encouragement, and guidance while walking a tight rope of tension between understanding and supporting; becoming a mat or a rescuer. Let’s just say it’s a daily journey of learning.'
Oh, how often we morph to accommodate the needs of our ADHD-brained family members. We build support systems. We advocate for them and empower them to advocate for themselves. We constantly juggle doing and teaching; rescuing and allowing failure; embracing and protecting; letting go and trusting the process., we rarely receive gratitude for our enduring work; our sense of value and identity must come from within.
Along the way, I can honestly say that I’ve fully embraced and celebrated their amazing brains. Whomever came up with the label attention-deficit definitely did not haveIn those fascinating brains, there’s no deficit of attention. There is, however, one thing missing: the benefit of the doubt.My wish is simple: I’d like my family to not assume the worst about my brain — my boring,, non-ADHD brain.
I’ve learned to not talk about my list or mention whatever they are forgetting. I don’t remind them of things unless they are related to important deadlines or health issues. When I find myself subconsciously aware of their personal schedules and I have an important concern, I know now to ask permission before interjecting and that seems to work.
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