Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; GettyEveryone loves to blame my ADHD.Forgot to RSVP to the birthday party? ADHD. Lost the permission slip? ADHD. Walked into Target for toilet paper and left with three pillows, a candle, and a pair of flip flops? Fine, ADHD.But lately I’ve started to wonder if my ADHD is even the problem. Maybe the real problem is that I am carrying the mental load of an entire family while simultaneously trying to work and remember where I put my coffee.Because spoiler alert: Even moms without ADHD are drowning.From the moment I wake up, my brain is responsible for remembering that my...
My ADHD Isn't The Problem. The Mental Load Of Motherhood Is
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Aug 26, 2026 • 1 week ago
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