"Take my hand" a child's perspective of ADHD

[maluvzla]

"Take my hand and come with me, I want to teach you about ADHD

I need you to know I want to explain, I have a very different brain

Sights, sounds and thoughts collide, what to do first? I can't decide!

Please understand Im not to blame, I just can't process things the same

Take my hand and walk with me, let me show you about ADHD

I trie to behave I want to be good, but sometimes I forget to do as I should

Walk with me and wear my shoes, you'll see is not the way I choose

I do know what I'm supposed to do, but my brain is slow getting the message through

Take my hand and talk with me, I want to tell you about ADHD

I rarely think before I talk, I often run when I should walk

It's hard to get my school work done, my thoughts are outside having fun

I never know where to start, I think with my feelings and see with my heart

Take my hand and stand by me, I need you to know about ADHD

It's hard to explain but I need you to know, I can't help my feelings show

Sometimes I'm angry, jealous or sad I feel overwhlemed frustrated and mad

I can't concentrate and loose all my stuff, I trie really hard but it's never enough

Take my hand and learn with me, I want to share a secret about ADHD

I want you to know there is more to me, I'm not defined by it you see?

I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun, I'm blamed for things I haven't done

I'm the loyalest friend you'll ever know, I just need a chance to let it show

Take my hand and look at me, just forget about ADHD

I have real feelings just like you, The love in my heart is just as true

I may have a brain that can never rest, but please understand I'm trying my best

I want you to know, I need you to see, I'm more than a label I'm still me"

I found this poem in "My little Villagers" youtube channel, video labeled "Take my hand"

youtube.com/watch?v=WddfBzE...(Not working as expected?)

It brought me to tears because this is how my son feels. I hope that by sharing this we can bring some awareness. This is a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain, they can not control they're lack of filter in their speech, their impulsivity, they just simply can't be un-disruptive that easily, its literally physically exhausting for someone with ADHD. But they are the kindest people you'll ever meet at the same time.