Well, I am the ADHD, but I thought I'd post something POSITIVE.
I don't have much time to write this, but what I can say is that I never thought I'd ever be writing a POSITIVE post here on this site since I always used it when I was in trouble or in bad straits - which until recently, was just about most of the time. HOWEVER, for the past few months, my marriage with my bride has NEVER BEEN CLOSER. Briefly, some things that helped - I FINALLY found the right counselor who kind of pushed me over teh edge from where previous counselors brought me to - I just needed that final push. Unfortunately, after only a few months of finding him, he is closing his practice and moving out of state. Something also clicked to make my communication with my bride a whole lot better. While I am only responsible for ME, I would also say that something that helped was that my bride also went for counseling herself. Finally, I think another thing that pushed me was the help I was able to provide my DW after an accident that she got into - it was minor by all accounts and she was not injured, but it affected her a lot and I was able to be there for her and more present than I have ever been. For the first time in I don't know when, we BOTH feel like we've got each other's back, can lean on each other when needed, and can face just about anything together.
I did post this elsewhere, so sorry for the repeat.
Awesome
Submitted by HopelessinLA on
That's so nice to hear. I hope it's still going well! I recently had to have surgery, and my ADHD partner has stepped up in ways i never realized he was capable of. It's been really appreciated. Good luck with everything!
Thank you for sharing that.
Submitted by EllaMiranda on
Thank you for sharing that. It gives me a bit of hope and also has me thinking maybe I should seek counselling myself. I don't know if my adhd partner would but maybe it will help me cope better. Thank you.