Amanda

Hi, I'm Amanda, 46, and a mum of three aged 23, 18 and 10. My parenting journey has taken me through many different experiences and challenges. I'm neurodiverse myself and have ADHD, so I've experienced parenting while navigating my own neurodiversity. Along the way, I've also experienced twin pregnancy loss, fertility issues, divorce, and raising children with very different personalities, needs and challenges. One of the most difficult periods of my life was supporting my eldest child through high school and early adulthood. There were struggles with alcohol, drugs and frequently being in trouble, which brought a mixture of worry, exhaustion, uncertainty and hope. It was a challenging time for our family and one that shaped a great deal of my parenting journey. Today, I'm continuing to navigate family life with my two daughters, aged 18 and 10, each bringing their own unique personalities and experiences. Some of the experiences I'm happy to talk about include: • Parenting with ADHD • Neurodiversity • Twin pregnancy loss • Fertility challenges • Divorce and family change • Parenting teenagers and young adults • Supporting a child through alcohol and drug-related difficulties • Raising children with different needs and personalities Any conversation with me is based on my own personal experience and what these situations have been like for me and my family. If any part of my journey sounds familiar, I'd be happy to share my experiences and hear about yours.