My ADHD journey…

Hi! I’m Anna Grollmus. I’m a wife, a mom, a business manager, a former birth doula, and now a certified ADHD coach. I loved being a birth doula, but I wasn’t exactly cut out for the reality of motherhood, working a full time job, and living life on call. So, that’s how By Your Side Doula transformed into By Your Side ADHD!

Like many other adults, especially women, I flew under the radar and was undiagnosed for over 36 years. Receiving my diagnosis of ADHD Inattentive and starting medication helped, but it didn’t “fix” me. I had so many years of feeling “less than” and “not good enough” and so much shame that I had to work through.

I have masked my difficulties doing what some may call “simple tasks” my entire life. I’ve learned over the past few years how to identify my thoughts and how my thoughts produce my emotions, which drives my actions, and ultimately produces my results. Learning this has changed my life! I no longer beat myself up all the time.

I’ve learned how to accept and be kind to myself.

I didn’t exactly keep my diagnosis a secret, but then again I wasn’t openly sharing it out into the world. I’ve grown so much and have become so passionate about helping those who are struggling just like I was. I’ve been a part of FOCUSED, a group coaching program for adults with ADHD, for over 4 years now. In 2022 I completed my ADHD Coach Training with Kristen Carder and am now a certified ADHD Coach. I’m loving using the skills I’ve learned to help others! I’m an expertly trained, experienced, and certified ADHD coach and I’d love to help you!