Love and grief with ADHD (Steve Wesley’s story)

Steve Wesley makes videos about ADHD to create a legacy for his
family. As a single dad with ADHD, he worries he’s not doing
enough to support his two sons, who also have ADHD. He hopes the
videos will serve as proof one day that he really was trying.


Steve’s late wife was “the calendar” of the family. She kept
everything on track. When she passed away, it was up to Steve to
manage everything and teach his sons the executive function
skills that he struggles with so much himself.


Join this emotional conversation between Steve and host Laura Key
about parenting and coping with death with ADHD.


Related resources


Check out Steve’s YouTube channel, Steve with ADHD

ADHD and coping with grief: 8 ways to help your child

ADHD and emotions



Timestamps


(01:00) Steve’s “aha” moment, and accepting his diagnosis


(05:03) ADHD, emotions, and grieving the loss of his wife


(10:57) Adjusting to being a single parent as a widower


(13:48) Why did Steve start his YouTube channel for his family?


(18:38) ADHD: Superpower or curse?


(23:27) What would Steve’s wife be proud of him for today?


For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha!
page on Understood.


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