6 Years of Broken Promises. My Marriage Is Breaking.

I’ve spent 6 years making broken promises, and it has pushed my ADHD marriage to the breaking point. In this video, I share the raw reality of executive dysfunction, why I feel like a 'lemon' in my relationship, and the physical booklet system I’m finally using to fight back against the shame. If you’re struggling with adult ADHD and the guilt of letting your family down, you aren’t alone.

0:00 312 Weeks: The Hedges & The List

2:15 The ADHD Memory Bank vs. Reality

4:30 Side-Quests: Why I Refill Ice Instead of Dinner

6:45 The Psychological Scribble: Visualizing My Brain

8:30 "Buying a Lemon": The Guilt of ADHD Marriage

10:15 My New System: The Visual Booklet Solution

From 6-year-old hedges to 3-year-old spiderwebs, I explore why my neurodivergent brain chooses "Side-Quests" over the tasks that actually matter. This isn't a video about "productivity hacks" or medical facts; it’s an honest observation of what it feels like to be a "lemon" in a neurotypical world and the impact of Executive Dysfunction on family life.

How do you handle "The List"? Leave a comment below with what works for you—I’m looking for suggestions and would love to hear your story.

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