ADHD-Parental Relationship II
The most common pattern I’ve seen in ADHD families is when one parent is ADHD and the other parent is neurotypical. This pattern is characterized by the neurotypical parent frequently feeling like he/she is overworked and responsible for keeping the whole family on track. He/she is responsible for keeping track of all the appointment, usually also paying the bills, making arrangements for vacations and scheduling appointments. There is frequently a lot of resentment in these situations. One woman described it as feeling like she had an extra child. The ADHD parent frequently feels that he?she…
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