“Today, We Will Give Ourselves Grace.”

“As a mother with ADHD, I am extra sensitive to the pressure of all the invisible, unrecognized labor necessary to keep my family running smoothly. But the very skills with which I struggle are the ones I supposedly need to be a “good mother.” This combination results in feelings of guilt and shame when I come up short. In these moments of immense pressure and overwhelm, I am learning to give myself grace – probably the most important coping tool I have.”