I Have ADHD Podcast 53 Married to ADHD with Greg Carder [Part 1]
Apr 28, 2020
In this lively conversation, Greg Carder, a youth pastor and Kristen's husband, shares insights on navigating life with a partner who has ADHD. He discusses their contrasting Enneagram types and humorous early marriage quirks, like toothpaste battles and missing lids. Greg reflects on his journey from seeing ADHD as an excuse to understanding its impact, revealing how mentoring neurodivergent youth enriched his perspective. He also highlights positive changes since Kristen resumed her medication, fostering family harmony and emotional balance.
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Small Habits Revealed Big Differences
- Greg remembers early marriage surprises like toothpaste squeezing and open cabinets that revealed behavioral differences.
- Those small, recurring moments helped him recognize Kristen's ADHD patterns in daily life.
The Key Spot Turning Point
- Greg describes the keys conversation after they bought a house as a turning point about misplacing items.
- Establishing a simple habit like a key spot solved a recurring frustration between them.
Thank-You Notes Took A Year
- Kristen took over a year to write wedding thank-you notes, illustrating executive function struggles.
- She remembers being unable to start despite having free time and good intentions.