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ADHD and Impostor Syndrome: Life as an Imperfect Parent

I don't always pick the healthiest foods, or respond to my son's ADHD tantrums with the kindest words. But I'm not an impostor — I'm doing the best I can to be a powerful ally for my child.

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  1. Thank you for fighting for your children. Keep fighting!
    Forget about the ignorant, and loud.
    True love came in a “still small voice”…not from a loud-mouth. 😉
    Sometimes we just have to tell the lady in the “cereal isle” where she can stuff-it!(and all the rest for that matter.)
    You have a dream…They don’t…don’t expect them to be happy for you.
    They don’t have what you have…and never will.
    Your children understand all you have sacrificed for them, and appreciate and love you all the more. The loud mouths and the lady in the cereal isle will NEVER have that.
    As Pkjtove said “THERE ARE MANY MORE OF US who are QUIETLY ROOTING for you!”

  2. Thank you so much for your article.

    Know that for every critical person who is bold enough to speak up, THERE ARE MANY MORE OF US who are QUIETLY ROOTING for you and have some understanding about what you’re going through (as we thank the stars it’s not our turn in the cereal isle). To really get it, you have to live it, and those who criticize don’t understand that they just got lucky.

    Meanwhile, you aren’t sure that all you do is helping… revisit all of the good things in each day and pat yourself on the back because your child is so fortunate to have smart warrior parents who learn and do all they can for him. Take credit because it is hard and you are amazing!

    Warrior on, Warrior Mama(and Papa)!

  3. Your honesty helps. I’ve felt like an imposter for many of the same reasons. I homeschooled three sons with ADD and autism. People always assume that I loved it. I did what was best for my kids. It was hard. I sacrificed my career to give them a chance at their very best future.

  4. I cannot tell you how much I needed to read this. We adopted our daughter and after her adoption, she was diagnosed with a slew of behavioral problems, including an attachment disorder. I struggle every, single date to connect with her and I feel like a horrible parent. On the outside, everyone tells me how great I’m doing and how lucky she is to have my husband and I support her. Thank you for writing this article!

  5. Thank you for writing this and expanding my tribe! I live with similar circumstances and have also chosen to homeschool my child. It is not for the weak of heart, but like you I try my best everyday. I applaud you for your courage and your ability to try again each day. Our children are worth our efforts and I can see the better person I’m becoming because of these extra challenges – with the exceptions of the days I succomb to my weaknesses, of course, but that’s when I need articles just like this to remind me to not give up. Thanks again!

  6. This article really spoke to me. It’s so comforting to know that I am not alone. I usually feel like I’m on an island in hell, but apparently I have a whole tribe!

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