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My Son’s ADHD Makes My #BoyMom Life A Little Chaotic But Wonderful

Almost two years ago we took our son to be evaluated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the psychiatrist spent about 10 minutes with him before confirming everyone’s hunches. Our son is bright and sensitive and creative and fiery. What’s that line from Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass? “I contain multitudes”? That’s my son.

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“My son and I got the nighttime giggles, and our dog Artemis burrowed herself near our feet, keeping them warm. We fell asleep under the rainy sky that I could see through the rear windows. It was pretty magical even though it was anything but perfect.”