HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Perfectionism, Dating, and Parenting Through Burnout

We share our weekly highs and lows, exploring perfectionism, dating app adventures, and the challenges of parenting through burnout.• Claire discusses her struggle with perfectionism through a mirror restoration project that caused family tension and revealed further possible autism traits alongside her ADHD• She celebrates a successful counseling session with her son, with the therapist validating concerns about school support for neurodiversity• Gen finds humour in dating app experiences, celebrating her ability to set boundaries with someone who misinterpreted her profile• Gen details parenting while experiencing burnout, including a stressful evening culminating in "the coffee incident" with her autistic daughter• Both hosts reflect on the importance of self-compassion and acknowledging limitations as neurodivergent parentsRaise a fist and say it with us, sisters in chaos!Support the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx