My Story

My ADHD relationship journey began just two years into my marriage when my husband was unexpectedly diagnosed with ADHD.​ Like many non-ADHD partners, I initially thought ADHD was something my husband could address on his own. Over time, however, I realized that ADHD doesn't just affect the individual—it affects the relationship. Challenges such as forgetfulness, anxiety, depression, and inconsistent follow-through were impacting both of us and our marriage.​

 

More than 16 years later, we're still learning and growing together.I created Life With An ADHD Spouse to help other non-ADHD partners better understand ADHD relationship dynamics and connect the dots faster than I did. One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that simply knowing your partner has ADHD isn't enough. Understanding how ADHD impacts your relationship is where real change begins.​In addition to my lived experience, I am a trained life coach and have had the privilege of learning directly from leading ADHD relationship experts, including Melissa Orlov, Anita Robertson, and Ari Tuckman and others. Today, I work alongside the ADHD & Marriage team, helping individuals and couples better understand ADHD relationships. ​My professional career has also centered around building successful partnerships. Whether at work or at home, I've found that strong partnerships are built through understanding, communication, trust, and teamwork.​

 

Through this website, I share practical insights, resources, expert interviews, and curated events to help you better understand your partner, yourself, and the path forward. My goal isn't to tell you what decisions to make. It's to help you better understand what's happening in your relationship so you can make the best decisions for yourself, your partner, and your future.