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My dad passed too soon. Back in 1987, he committed suicide after going off his medication for bi-polar. I miss him every day, but Father's Day, perhaps, especially.

In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Mark Williams, known on Twitter as @adadwithadhd. In it, he shares his soul, which I hope brings you the hope you deserve if his story resonates with you.

I'm releasing this as episode 60.5 today and again tomorrow as episode 61. Tomorrow, in the UK, is International Father's Mental Health Day. As a tribute to all father's struggling with mental health issues, as my dad did, listen and know, you aren't alone.

We are all in this together.

~ Jennie

Links:

Mark Williams

Click to view: show page on Awesound

My dad passed too soon. Back in 1987, he committed suicide after going off his medication for bi-polar. I miss him every day, but Father's Day, perhaps, especially.

In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Mark Williams, known on Twitter as @adadwithadhd. In it, he shares his soul, which I hope brings you the hope you deserve if his story resonates with you.

I'm releasing this as episode 60.5 today and again tomorrow as episode 61. Tomorrow, in the UK, is International Father's Mental Health Day. As a tribute to all father's struggling with mental health issues, as my dad did, listen and know, you aren't alone.

We are all in this together.

~ Jennie

Links:

Mark Williams

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Having a special-needs kid makes you a special dad and also, as in my guests's case, Superdad. But that doesn't mean he doesn't worry. In fact, I'd say he also has special worries. Listen to today's episode, there are more than just four concerns worrying my guest.

Father's Day is this weekend and in the past I have done extensive writing about my own dad. He was after all, my superhero, in many ways. As we take to celebrating father's of all types these next few days, I thought it'd be great to hear from a dad of a young girl with special needs.

Please join me in visiting his Twitter page where you can read about a young woman with Autism, to whom her cousin is asking everyone to send birthday cards, so she won't have to suffer another lonely birthday. This girl and her story weigh on Lance's conscience, you see, his daughter too, has the diagnosis of Autism.

LANCE'S AWESOME QUOTE:

“She can be the best friend that your kid could ever have, but if your kid doesn't give her a chance then there's no chance of that happening.”

Worries for Special Dads

Lance Becvar is a special dad. In this episode he shares his greatest concerns for his girl, which include abuse and abduction...well, watch the news and you see why. That's some pretty heavy stuff at times. But equally concerning for him right now is thinking about his daughter, her friendships, and birthday parties.

Here are four concerns that Lance and I share while discussing kids with neurobiological differences and their challenges:

1) bullying

2) low self-esteem

3) suicide

4) trouble making friends

~ Jennie

Links:

@dadsonpowermode

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Having a special-needs kid makes you a special dad and also, as in my guests's case, Superdad. But that doesn't mean he doesn't worry. In fact, I'd say he also has special worries. Listen to today's episode, there are more than just four concerns worrying my guest.

Father's Day is this weekend and in the past I have done extensive writing about my own dad. He was after all, my superhero, in many ways. As we take to celebrating father's of all types these next few days, I thought it'd be great to hear from a dad of a young girl with special needs.

Please join me in visiting his Twitter page where you can read about a young woman with Autism, to whom her cousin is asking everyone to send birthday cards, so she won't have to suffer another lonely birthday. This girl and her story weigh on Lance's conscience, you see, his daughter too, has the diagnosis of Autism.

LANCE'S AWESOME QUOTE:

“She can be the best friend that your kid could ever have, but if your kid doesn't give her a chance then there's no chance of that happening.”

Worries for Special Dads

Lance Becvar is a special dad. In this episode he shares his greatest concerns for his girl, which include abuse and abduction...well, watch the news and you see why. That's some pretty heavy stuff at times. But equally concerning for him right now is thinking about his daughter, her friendships, and birthday parties.

Here are four concerns that Lance and I share while discussing kids with neurobiological differences and their challenges:

1) bullying

2) low self-esteem

3) suicide

4) trouble making friends

~ Jennie

Links:

@dadsonpowermode

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Having a special-needs kid makes you a special dad and also, as in my guests's case, Superdad. But that doesn't mean he doesn't worry. In fact, I'd say he also has special worries. Listen to today's episode, there are more than just four concerns worrying my guest.

Father's Day is this weekend and in the past I have done extensive writing about my own dad. He was after all, my superhero, in many ways. As we take to celebrating father's of all types these next few days, I thought it'd be great to hear from a dad of a young girl with special needs.

Please join me in visiting his Twitter page where you can read about a young woman with Autism, to whom her cousin is asking everyone to send birthday cards, so she won't have to suffer another lonely birthday. This girl and her story weigh on Lance's conscience, you see, his daughter too, has the diagnosis of Autism.

LANCE'S AWESOME QUOTE:

“She can be the best friend that your kid could ever have, but if your kid doesn't give her a chance then there's no chance of that happening.”

Worries for Special Dads

Lance Becvar is a special dad. In this episode he shares his greatest concerns for his girl, which include abuse and abduction...well, watch the news and you see why. That's some pretty heavy stuff at times. But equally concerning for him right now is thinking about his daughter, her friendships, and birthday parties.

Here are four concerns that Lance and I share while discussing kids with neurobiological differences and their challenges:

1) bullying

2) low self-esteem

3) suicide

4) trouble making friends

~ Jennie

Links:

@dadsonpowermode

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Undiagnosed ADHD is an estimated 85% of the total ADHD population. Reaching out to these adults isn't an easy task. First off, it's hard to get the attention of an audience who is unaware they have the condition. In addition, you need a compelling story to get people to want to see it. Finally, you need the financial backing to make a great film.

In this episode, Wes shares with us, how he came to discover his own ADHD and how he's going about helping others discover if they too, may be like him.

Listen as he and I discuss the details of his getting his diagnosis and the path that has lead him to creating this documentary about his life.

He knows that no one is their ADHD, but after experiencing an ignorant remark from a former employer, and feeling the shame intended, he also knows that educating everyone is where to start to make it better.

WES' AWESOME QUOTE:

“Undiagnosed ADHD is the worse disability.”

Wes Gray was one of the 85% until finally, at age 53, he had a doctor confirm what others had been hinting at for years; although, sometimes these hints were more like direct attacks or questions sneered in a disdainful tone, such as "Are you A.D.D.?"

And as it turns out, yes, Wes Gray has severe ADHD, inattentive type. And that's how his documentary came to get its name.

"This film is an autobiographical documentary about my life and what it was like to go undiagnosed with severe ADHD for fifty-three years. It covers my struggles with common ADHD symptoms throughout school, work and relationships. It's going to be a candid look into the devastating results of going untreated for so long.

My hope is it will serve as a wake up call to those who have not been diagnosed, as well as for the skeptics who don't believe ADHD is serious (or for that matter even real). After watching this film I believe they will have a hard time defending that position. ~ Wes Gray"

I hope you will give what you can to support this cause because this is a film that needs to get out there.

~ Jennie

Links:

Wes Gray

Are You A.D.D.? (the documentary)

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Undiagnosed ADHD is an estimated 85% of the total ADHD population. Reaching out to these adults isn't an easy task. First off, it's hard to get the attention of an audience who is unaware they have the condition. In addition, you need a compelling story to get people to want to see it. Finally, you need the financial backing to make a great film.

In this episode, Wes shares with us, how he came to discover his own ADHD and how he's going about helping others discover if they too, may be like him.

Listen as he and I discuss the details of his getting his diagnosis and the path that has lead him to creating this documentary about his life.

He knows that no one is their ADHD, but after experiencing an ignorant remark from a former employer, and feeling the shame intended, he also knows that educating everyone is where to start to make it better.

WES' AWESOME QUOTE:

“Undiagnosed ADHD is the worse disability.”

Wes Gray was one of the 85% until finally, at age 53, he had a doctor confirm what others had been hinting at for years; although, sometimes these hints were more like direct attacks or questions sneered in a disdainful tone, such as "Are you A.D.D.?"

And as it turns out, yes, Wes Gray has severe ADHD, inattentive type. And that's how his documentary came to get its name.

"This film is an autobiographical documentary about my life and what it was like to go undiagnosed with severe ADHD for fifty-three years. It covers my struggles with common ADHD symptoms throughout school, work and relationships. It's going to be a candid look into the devastating results of going untreated for so long.

My hope is it will serve as a wake up call to those who have not been diagnosed, as well as for the skeptics who don't believe ADHD is serious (or for that matter even real). After watching this film I believe they will have a hard time defending that position. ~ Wes Gray"

I hope you will give what you can to support this cause because this is a film that needs to get out there.

~ Jennie

Links:

Wes Gray

Are You A.D.D.? (the documentary)

Click to view: show page on Awesound

Undiagnosed ADHD is an estimated 85% of the total ADHD population. Reaching out to these adults isn't an easy task. First off, it's hard to get the attention of an audience who is unaware they have the condition. In addition, you need a compelling story to get people to want to see it. Finally, you need the financial backing to make a great film.

In this episode, Wes shares with us, how he came to discover his own ADHD and how he's going about helping others discover if they too, may be like him.

Listen as he and I discuss the details of his getting his diagnosis and the path that has lead him to creating this documentary about his life.

He knows that no one is their ADHD, but after experiencing an ignorant remark from a former employer, and feeling the shame intended, he also knows that educating everyone is where to start to make it better.

WES' AWESOME QUOTE:

“Undiagnosed ADHD is the worse disability.”

Wes Gray was one of the 85% until finally, at age 53, he had a doctor confirm what others had been hinting at for years; although, sometimes these hints were more like direct attacks or questions sneered in a disdainful tone, such as "Are you A.D.D.?"

And as it turns out, yes, Wes Gray has severe ADHD, inattentive type. And that's how his documentary came to get its name.

"This film is an autobiographical documentary about my life and what it was like to go undiagnosed with severe ADHD for fifty-three years. It covers my struggles with common ADHD symptoms throughout school, work and relationships. It's going to be a candid look into the devastating results of going untreated for so long.

My hope is it will serve as a wake up call to those who have not been diagnosed, as well as for the skeptics who don't believe ADHD is serious (or for that matter even real). After watching this film I believe they will have a hard time defending that position. ~ Wes Gray"

I hope you will give what you can to support this cause because this is a film that needs to get out there.

~ Jennie

Links:

Wes Gray

Are You A.D.D.? (the documentary)

Click to view: show page on Awesound