Because Life Happens After Coffee
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes with parenting. It is the kind that doesn’t go away with a nap or a break. And when you’re parenting a child with ADHD and ODD and two other children, that exhaustion can feel deeper, heavier… and lonelier. Holding It Together on Vacation We just came back…
One year in, and I can still remember the day we first heard the words: ADHD and ODD. It felt overwhelming, like stepping into a world we weren’t prepared for. But over the past 12 months, we’ve learned to navigate the chaos with compassion, advocate fiercely, and celebrate progress—no matter how small. This journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been eye-opening, humbling, and filled with moments of strength we didn’t know we had. This post is a look back at everything we’ve faced, felt, and figured out during this first year of understanding and supporting our child in a whole new way.