ADHD Awareness

[kimber62372]

Such a powerful poem! Long but worth the read! For my boy and all that suffer from this disorder. I want to raise awareness because the struggles are real and this really hit home for me!

A.D.H.D
Take my hand and come with me
I want to teach you about ADHD
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain
Sights sounds and thoughts collide
What to do first? I can't decide
Please understand I'm not to blame
I just can't process things the same
Take my hand and walk with me
Let me show you about ADHD
I try to behave, I want to be good
But I sometimes forget to do as I should
Walk with me and wear my shoes
You'll see its not the way I'd choose
I do know what I'm supposed to do
But my brain is slow getting the message through
Take my hand and talk with me
I want to tell you about ADHD
I rarely think before I talk
I often run when I should walk
It's hard to get my school work done
My thoughts are outside having fun
I never know just where to start
I think with my feelings and see with my heart
Take my hand and stand by me
I need you to know about ADHD
It's hard to explain but I want you to know
I can't help letting my feelings show
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous or sad
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated and mad
I can't concentrate and I loose all my stuff
I try really hard but it's never enough
Take my hand and learn with me
We need to know more about ADHD
I worry a lot about getting things wrong
everything I do takes twice as long
everyday is exhausting for me
Looking through the fog of ADHD
I'm often so misunderstood
I would change in a heartbeat if I could
Take my hand and listen to me
I want to share a secret about ADHD
I want you to know there is more to me
I'm not defined by it you see
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun
I'm blamed for things I haven't done
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know
I just need a chance to let it show
Take my hand and look at me
Just forget about the ADHD
I have real feelings just like you
The love in my heart is just as true
I may have a brain that can never rest
But please understand I'm trying my best
I want you to know, I need you to see
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!

[jenniferhoder]

Wow- great poem- thank you for sharing.

[Nancy5]

That is beautiful!  God gave you a special child because he knew you were a special mom. 

[kimber62372]

That is beautiful!  God gave you a special child because he knew you were a special mom. 

Thank you Nancy! You're awesome!!

[cathy37]

Thank you for sharing this poem.  It makes understanding a little easier.  My grandson has ADHD and he is 15 years old.  He has a hard time at school and also at home.   He gets in a lot of trouble sometimes, but other times he can be good.  He has a good heart sometimes and sometimes you want to hurt him because he is getting on your nerves and causing so much trouble with siblings.

[Nancy5]

Kimber you are welcome.  I worked at a school for emotionally and socially and physically disturbed children.  We had many children with your sons condition, some mild, some severely damaged.  I do know what you are going through and I feel for you and your family.  Your road isn't always easy, but from your posts I can tell you can handle it well.  That's why you were 'chosen' to have and love your child.  God bless you and your family.

[kimber62372]

Thank you for sharing this poem.  It makes understanding a little easier.  My grandson has ADHD and he is 15 years old.  He has a hard time at school and also at home.   He gets in a lot of trouble sometimes, but other times he can be good.  He has a good heart sometimes and sometimes you want to hurt him because he is getting on your nerves and causing so much trouble with siblings.

Awww Cathy...I feel your pain! LOL! I have learned that patience and speaking softly to my 10 year old since he was diagnosed at age 6 has helped a lot! Some times I do raise my voice and feel terrible when I do because my nerves are shot at that point. He is very sensitive to loudness and especially yelling as all kids with ADHD do. It will get better has he gets the help he needs and we just have to have faith.

[kimber62372]

Wow- great poem- thank you for sharing.

Thank you for taking the time to read it and learn a little from it.