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[Nahnah85]

My son's therapist recommended this site simply for support. I'm raising an adhd son by myself and it's rough. Most of the time I feel like a failure. I just need to feel like I'm not alone in this.

[capriwms1]

Welcome. This website has been a God send for me. Listening to others and being able to share my experiences has helped me a lot.

[chicagodad]

Many of us feel the same way. This site brings me comfort and confidence to keep moving forward!

[jglass3025]

Hello. I just joined, as well. Welcome! I am a single mother. My son has Autism and ADHD. Some days are more trying than others. On top of all of that, he is going through puberty. The anger and aggression is very intimidating at times, I have just had to find new ways to redirect his attention or remove him from the situation that is causing the anger and aggression. God will never give us more than we can handle! You are not a failure! We are Super Moms!

[Sebastian28]

Hi & welcome,

Sometimes I fell the same way. You are not alone, this is an amazing group... I am learning how to help my child. Try to share the most you can and it will help you a lot.

Best of luck!

[Grandma01]

You're not alone. You found a community that love to talk about most anything. Single moms, single dads, grandparents, have all come here for answers and support. Try to find a connection to someone in your family or community that will be supportive. You'll want someone you can bounce ideas off of in person, someone who will hold your hand when things get really ugly. You'll get answers and support here but we are not there when the bad things go down. You're not a bad parent because you alone have gotten your child through all the great things in life this far and by yourself. So, now you've hit a bump in the road to successful parenting that shined a lite on something new and challenging, and BEST of all you reached out for help!

Tell somebody what your seeing maybe someone close to has been there or maybe going through the same thing. CHADD has resources of parent groups where I know you will find in person help and people have the same experience.

[Mybabies2]

You need Prosseco/netflix lol.....I look at it as my children are constantly making sure I earn my stripes as a mom. My oldest has inattentive ADHD, his first diagnosis was Oppositional deficiency disorder...I just thought he was super independent and with most first born fighting for his leadership at a young age. Most days are chill, I learned through his 15 years to get an organizer and write out the things he challenged me the most with. We went to Walmart bought some blackboard paint and painted one wall in between the kitchen and living room so everyone could see it and in his room so he could wake up an know whats expected of him. This really helped with chores and homework, as well as projects he needed to complete for school. I also keep reminding him that when he meets expectations there is no need to complain or argue when he's not fighting for his way we usually have a good day. He learned this through trial and error so be patient, try not to yell too much even though they will try you at every turn lol. Don't treat your son as if he has a disability, treat him as an individual with individual needs, make sure you have more positive talks than negative and make sure he knows you got his back, your in this together and through thick and thin your going find tools to help him navigate every stage of life and he is required to have patience with you as well! Welcome!

[Grandma01]

You can't fail at this job because it is your job... it has no manual describing the job duties and even if it did you would have figure out a way to some the tasks done because no one in every office or school learns the samething the sameway.

YOU are your son champion, you've fight for ALL these years. YOU take of his everyday needs. He looks to you for the answers to the things that he doesn't know. Yes this path is very difficult with or without a partner. Find a therapist or his you can talk to. Reach out to a family member or friend. May you can connect with a parent that had a child just a little old whose been there. It never hurts to write feeling down on paper, on computer and you can always always post here.

That's it... share you thoughts here some will write back.