Sam FranzeninA Parent Is BornOn becoming a dad — “Under pressure”Not the pressure of keeping your newborn alive, nor the societal pressure to conform to expectations — something else…Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
Sam FranzenOn being diagnosed with ADHD — “How do you feel, now?”As my diagnostic wave crested, ‘euphoric’ is probably too strong a word to describe how I felt but it’s not far off. In its wake, I feel…Aug 4, 20211Aug 4, 20211
Sam FranzeninA Parent Is BornOn becoming a dad — “I wish somebody had told me that…‘Your life improves by getting worse’Aug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021
Sam FranzenOn being diagnosed with ADHD — “Did you know?”I had no idea I had ADHD. None. In fact, I wasn’t even aware it was a condition that outlasted people’s adolescence. Shamefully, that…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
Sam FranzenOn being diagnosed with ADHD — “Were you hyperactive as a kid?”Mum said recently, “You weren’t hyperactive — just really, very, very active”, before hearing herself and laughing.Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Sam FranzenOn being diagnosed with ADHD — “Is it validating to hear that there *is* something wrong with you?”Kind of.Jul 27, 20212Jul 27, 20212
Sam FranzenOn being diagnosed with ADHD in your thirtiesMy diagnosis is a recent, welcome and curious one.Jul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021