The adults who were never told, but always knew something was different I used to think I was just “bad at the basics.” Lost keys. Half-finished projects. A mind sharp enough to solve complex problems, yet forgets his car keys. Then I learned there’s a name for it. Not a character flaw. Not laziness. A wiring difference. If you’re reading this, there is a good … [Read more...] about Are You Part of the Lost Generation?
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An Apology to My Wife (About Tomatoes, Time, and Trust)
I just got home from work. Nothing was wrong. You weren't mad. We weren't fighting. You just needed tomatoes. "Can you grab tomatoes from the store?" Simple. Except my brain doesn't do simple. "What are we making?" "Tacos." The math started immediately. Eight tomatoes. Family of six. That's too many tomatoes for one meal. The inconsistency lodged in my brain like a … [Read more...] about An Apology to My Wife (About Tomatoes, Time, and Trust)
When Providing Feels Like Failing: A Dad’s Guide to Reconnecting at Home
I'm working like crazy to provide for my family, and yet, every night when I walk in the door, I feel like I'm still coming up short. Last week, my 6-year-old wanted to bake cookies together. Simple enough, right? Except while he was measuring flour and chattering about dinosaurs, my brain was calculating car repair bills. Two cars, two expensive fixes, and a mortgage that … [Read more...] about When Providing Feels Like Failing: A Dad’s Guide to Reconnecting at Home
The Life of a Neurodivergent Dad
Real strategies from a neurodivergent dad who finally figured out how to work WITH his brain instead of against it Last Tuesday, I took the nature path home from work. Twenty minutes of quiet, trees, and fresh New Hampshire air had almost convinced my nervous system that life was manageable. Almost.Then I opened the door. First came the visual hit:Shoes scattered like … [Read more...] about The Life of a Neurodivergent Dad
When Your Kid’s Frustration Hits Old Trauma: A Guide for Neurodivergent Dads
What if the thing that makes you lose your cool with your kids is actually the thing that broke you as a kid? The Day I Stopped Asking Why Last week, my daughter asked me when we were going to the pool for the fourth time, and I exploded. Not because she was being unreasonable—but because her frustration touched the same raw nerve that got wired in a middle school math … [Read more...] about When Your Kid’s Frustration Hits Old Trauma: A Guide for Neurodivergent Dads