Hindi lahat ng kasali sa mental health convo ay diagnosed at lalong hindi lahat expert. Yung iba are just trying to hold the family together 😮‍💨

Sa episode na ’to, spotlight naman tayo sa mga support system; mga nanay, asawa, kapatid, o kaibigan na hindi diagnosed, pero ramdam ang bigat. Isa na diyan si Sheryl Dumale, a mom with a kid na may intellectual disability at inattentive ADHD. She shares their journey: from early signs and therapy to the emotional labor and burnout na hindi nakikita ng mga tao sa labas. Na never naubusan ng to-do list, minsan therapy schedule ang iniisip, minsan budget, minsan other needs ng ibang family member. Pero natanong niyo na ba kung kumusta na kayo?

This isn’t just a story about struggle. It’s about love, persistence, and learning to give yourself the same care you give others. Kaya kung ikaw ‘yung laging nagbibigay, this one’s for you.

00:00 – Intro and purpose of the episode

02:30 – Meet Sheryl:Freelancer, Mom with an ADHD kid diagnosis

03:36 – Discovering her daughter’s diagnosis and early signs

07:59 – Starting therapy before the pandemic

10:08 – Parenting disagreements and being on the same page

12:05 – Struggles with access to specialists

13:56 – Advice for parents in denial or waiting too long

19:32 – Symptoms of intellectual disability and inattentive ADHD

21:09 – Homeschooling and supporting different learning styles

24:20 – Importance of inclusive education and early intervention

26:41 – Safe emotional spaces and emotion regulation

31:23 – The process and pain of acceptance

35:47 – Reflections on parenting, resources, and regrets

39:11 – Balancing attention between siblings

40:57 – Budgeting therapy costs on a freelance income

44:50 – Policy gaps and hope for support systems

48:43 – Wishes for fellow moms and mental health breaks

52:14 – How Sheryl takes care of her own mental health

57:25 – Final advice for parents and support systems

59:55 – Sheryl plugs her podcast and signs off

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