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The Elephant in the Room
December 28th, 2009 - 5:12 pm
Filed Under: Love will save the day, Mom to the Rescue, The Adventures of Super Caden
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I’ve hinted for a while now that I may not be telling you all something. The stress of it all has been getting the better of me lately so I think I may spill the beans. Outside of family no one knows, not even our closest friends.
The subject has a stigma attached to it so I’ve been avoiding telling anyone at all costs. I don’t want anyone to be shunned by ignorance. Unfortunately in this mess my own stress has (and will continue to be) been pushed aside and I need some sort of outlet.
Here goes.
The Hubby and Thing 1 have both been diagnosed with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thing 2 does not have it and Thing 3 is too young to know for sure.
There, I said it.
Now I’ve pave the way for a lot more posts on the subject.
*NOTE* Those of you whom I also know in real life or on Twitter/Facebook etc., please let the elephant be.
((((HUGS))))
I hope you didn’t bring this to light because you are ashamed, or fear that people will think differently of you (or your “things”).
Really ADHD is able to be dealt with and changes NOTHING about the person or those that love them!
I had actually avoided saying it because of that. I know it is what it is but so many people feel it isn’t a ‘real’ problem and people in real life (who don’t know) have made comments about Chris and I being crap parents because we can’t always control Caden. Ignorance I know but I hope to spare him from such ignorance.
I’ve now gone public (here anyway) because I need an outlet too, KWIM?
I actually have to thank you Anne, you mentioned a book once upon a time on your blog that I then read. It lead me to realizing that it was time to seek help.
Awwww I am glad I could “help”. Goodness knows most of my parenting is grasping at straws and praying they work. I am glad the book helped. It was actually recommended by my pediatrician (LOVE him!).
I know those comments hurt (IRL) but really, life isn’t about what other people think, it is how you feel in your heart. Be confident in your ways. YOU and only YOU know what is best for YOUR family!
((((HUGS))))
(((((HUGS))))) BTDT with a different diagnosis. The looks are tough when your child acts up and people assume you suck as a parent. I have spent the better part of a year “educating” those around us and this holiday season has been met with improvement. Going out in public can still be difficult, but I have learned that those people don’t matter. I hope Chris and Thing 1 get the help they need and all of you are able to develop strategies to help make progress. LMK if you need to talk. I am here. It isn’t easy being a parent of a special needs child, but I am hopeful everyday.