Musings From A Therapist
“I Want to Help… But My Brain’s on Fire”: ADHD, Relationships and Pulling Your Weight Without Burning Out
There’s no sugarcoating it—your brain is basically a browser with 172 tabs open, and at least four of them are playing music. You’re thinking about the thing you forgot at the grocery store, that text you didn’t respond to three days ago, the new thing you’re super into this week, and oh look—a squirrel.
If I Don’t Do It Myself, It Doesn’t Get Done - His Side
I am the ADHD-brained husband who wants to make sure he’s doing right by her and our household but can’t seem to notice the things that need to be done (at the appropriate time and without instruction).
Interestingly, the very request for this composition sparked a thought about the subject for me.
If I Don’t Do It Myself, It Doesn’t Get Done - Her Side
There’s a special kind of exhaustion that comes from carrying the weight of an entire household on your back. Not just the dishes, the laundry and the grocery list—but the invisible labor of remembering it all. Keeping track of school forms, scheduling doctor’s appointments and knowing exactly when we’re about to run out of toilet paper.
The Power of A Girl’s Weekend Getaway
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it was to be away Sun-Tues this week. If anything good came from Covid, it was the start of Girl’s Weekend.
Women Supporting Women: Let's All Get Along
In the vast landscape of life, where compassion and understanding form the foundation, it's disheartening to witness the emergence of unnecessary competition among women. Instead of fostering a supportive community, some individuals fall into the trap of negativity and rivalry. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of women supporting each other and discuss how embracing unity can create a stronger, more positive collective environment.
Having Courageous Conversations About Your Self-Care Needs: A Guide For Stressed Moms
Asking for support is never easy, especially when you're asking your partner for something you know will add stress to their life. You care about your partner deeply, and as a wife and mother, your instinct is to be the pillar of strength, not to add more weight to their load. The challenge of expressing your own needs becomes an intimidating task; an unexplored territory in your daily role of providing support and care to others.
The Mother Load
As we were dishing out consequences for my daughter’s less than desirable behaviors at the table and the ticking by of the minutes, I made note to my husband (in private) that part of this was on him because he didn’t follow the schedule. This turned into a bit of a disagreement, in which my husband accused ME of being the issue, that things were just fine until I came home and he was only 9 minutes late getting her to bed. Well, pin a rose on your nose!
Mom Guilt - The Teller Of Lies
Remember, just because you're having these thoughts does not make them true! Thoughts are just that...thoughts.
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
Ladies, we need to talk for a moment about the unrealistic expectations that emerge around the holidays.