ADHD in Parents and Children: Burnout, School Struggles, and Career Change

When you’re navigating ADHD in both yourself and your child, the world often expects you to keep going without acknowledging the emotional weight you’re carrying. The school struggles, the burnout, the constant advocating — none of it is small.In this episode, I speak with **Helen Buzdugan**, who shares her lived experience of late diagnosis, school refusal, and reshaping her working life after everything unravelled. Her story offers grounding and recognition for parents and adults walking similar paths.We explore:• The impact of late diagnosis• Burnout and recovering a sense of self• School refusal and the complexity behind it• The emotional work sitting beneath daily family life• Creating work that fits your wiringIf you’re here looking for support, understanding, or simply a sense of recognition, you’re in the right place.*WORK WITH ME*[https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...]*BOOK A CALL*If you&#39;re ready to explore support that actually meets your brain where it is:(https://calendly.com/dianavhayes/clie...)---*WONDERLAND*A gentle, practical coaching space for adults with ADHD and autism, and those beginning to make sense of their neurodivergence.A place where many people finally feel understood — and life starts to feel more workable.[https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...](https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...)---*CONNECT WITH ME*LinkedIn: (  / dianavhayes  )Substack: [(https://eventhedoghasadhd.substack.com)Facebook Group: [(  / eventhedoghasadhd  )Website: (https://eventhedoghasadhd.com)---*CONNECT WITH HELEN BUZDUGAN*Website: (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29NRlAxOUlVXzBFVXdmZ1Y0bTBHUmx2YlpKQXxBQ3Jtc0treE1GUjFtT3paSlFMWHlUVFViRWx1OGlJZFF3REk3U3ItMW9XWlZZVzk0dld0R2hvU201cUZoeENJWURsbW91RVh6UUJycHpOS1RlTW5V