ADHD Aha! ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)
Jul 23, 2024
Breon Gummel is a trauma nurse and a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness, while her husband Dan Gummel works in media production, bringing his insights on navigating relationships with ADHD. They share their journey after Breon's diagnosis and how it transformed their marriage. Their discussions reveal the challenges in communication and planning while highlighting the laughter that comes from understanding. They emphasize the power of community through their ADHDinners, offering a safe space for shared experiences, acceptance, and healing.
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Party Moment Sparked Recognition
- Dan described a friend's metaphor that made Breon feel instantly seen and understood.
- That party moment began Breon's path to recognizing her own ADHD.
Stability Revealed Hidden Symptoms
- Breon noticed stability after moving into a house let her recognize persistent mental patterns.
- That stability revealed ADHD symptoms she previously assumed were depression.
Driving Shows How Attention Wanders
- Breon described driving where locations stay blurry in her peripheral vision while her mind chases many other thoughts.
- She explained this disconnection made Dan doubt she noticed places they pass daily.
