A brief summary of what I did and how I felt.

Together ADHD

I'm happy to report that I made some progress on my project, Together ADHD, which is a platform for people with ADHD to connect and support each other. I had my first group meeting on Thursday, and four people showed up. That was more than I expected, and I was excited to meet them and hear their stories. The meeting was supposed to last an hour, but we ended up finishing in 37 minutes. I think I need to work on my facilitation skills and plan the agenda better. I hope the participants enjoyed the meeting and will come back this week.

After the meeting, I posted the link to my website on some ADHD forums and groups. I got some positive feedback and one person signed up for the buddy chat feature. This is where you can have a one-on-one conversation with another person who has ADHD and share your experiences and challenges. I was thrilled to have my first buddy chat, and we scheduled it for Monday.

My Dog's Health

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned on Monday. My dog, who is my best friend and companion, started getting sick on Friday. She was vomiting and had diarrhea, and she looked very weak and tired. On Friday night, she fell off the bed and hurt her leg. She couldn't walk properly and was whimpering in pain. I felt so bad for her and wanted to take her to the vet right away, but I couldn't afford the emergency fee. I had to wait until Monday, when the regular vet was open. Unfortunately, we did end up having to euthanize her. RIP Moka Akashiya.

That meant I had to reschedule my buddy chat, which I hated to do. I felt like I was letting down the person who had signed up, and I was worried they would lose interest or think I was unreliable. I explained the situation and apologized, and they were very understanding and kind. They agreed to reschedule for Wednesday, and I was grateful for their flexibility.

What I Learned

This week was a roller coaster of emotions for me. I was happy and proud of myself for starting Together ADHD and getting some traction. I was also nervous and anxious about how to run the group meetings and the buddy chats, and whether people would find them helpful and enjoyable. I was also sad and scared for my dog, who is like family to me. I felt guilty for not being able to take her to the vet sooner, and for having to postpone my buddy chat.

But I also learned some valuable lessons. I learned that I could do things that scare me, like launching a project and reaching out to strangers. I learned that I could adapt and improvise when things don't go as planned, like when the meeting was shorter than expected or when I had to reschedule the chat. I learned that I could ask for help and support, like when I posted on the forums and groups, or when I explained my situation to my buddy chat partner. And I learned that I can be compassionate and caring, both to myself and to others, like when I took care of my dog and when I apologized to my buddy chat partner.

I hope that next week will be better. I also hope that I can continue to grow and improve Together ADHD and make it a meaningful and helpful resource for people with ADHD. I appreciate you reading this blog post and following my journey. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to leave them below. Thank you!