#and so we're working through the sheet and we're talking and im explaining the math and i keep having to try and redirect his attention

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i want to wrap my youngest brother in a forever cocoon of dance parties and hugs and reading the books he likes where he and I can live forever and ever because this child doesn't deserve a single bad thing to ever happen in his life

#for context: #he's little‚ in kindergarten‚ and was recently diagnosed with adhd (although we had already pretty much known) so while his dr is trying to #find the right meds for him he's struggling with the adjustment period and focusing in general #and this beautiful sunshine boy calls me on video chat and asks if i can help him finish his dnd character sheet we started last week #because he's very excited about the dnd campaign and wants to get his sheet finished like my other siblings (both several yrs older) #and so we're working through the sheet and we're talking and im explaining the math and i keep having to try and redirect his attention #because he's sitting in our kitchen and there's a lot happening around him and he's distracted (which i totally get and think is so valid!) #and so i told him #hey‚ if you can't focus right now and we need to circle back to this‚ i can wait. im free tonight and tomorrow night‚ #call me when you're ready to finish and are feeling able to focus again #and he said okay and then in the saddest voice ever he apologized for not being able to pay attention and I just #my heart BROKE for him #because he's so smart! and kind!! and it's okay that he cannot focus on dnd right now‚ he's doing his best!!! #and i told him as much‚ promised i wasn't mad or frustrated or anything and told him i loved him and hoped he had a good night #but i just feel so bad that he internalized him not being able to pay attention as his fault #i just want to protect him forever and ever #idk if anyone has any tips on little kids w adhd‚ plz lmk‚ i want to be a resource and source of support for him 🫶