ADHD, but at the time I dismissed his behaviors saying, “boys will be boys.” It was only when these behaviors affected his academic progress that I realized, reluctantly, that something could be up.
That started us on a path that, to my dismay, would not be easy. As a single mother trying to finish college at the time, I grew frustrated as our journey was sidetracked for many, many reasons.My denial quickly gave way to the next stage in our ADHD journey: guilt.
I began to wonder if I was to blame for my son’s problems. You see, before the age of 4 my son was cared for by family members or friends while I worked.
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