HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Revision Cards, Wind-up Torches, and Spanish Getaways

We share our weekly highs and lows, exploring the emotional challenges of parenting teens and finding moments of connection amid chaos.• Claire's week dominated by helping her teenage son through exam stress, requiring her to relearn subjects from Latin to maths• The breakthrough moment when her son allowed physical comfort after almost a year of rejection• Claire reassuring her anxious teen that subject choices don't determine his entire future• Gen's anxiety spiral after reading about potential cyber attacks leading to World War III fears• Her coping mechanism of purchasing emergency supplies while trying to maintain perspective• The contrast of a brief Spanish getaway, providing respite from everyday stresses• Discussion of active reading strategies that help with ADHD focus challenges• Both hosts demonstrating resilience despite significant emotional and physical exhaustionSupport 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