Love, War, and ADHD

The Essential Guide to Taming the Turmoil, Reigniting the Passion, and Keeping the Faith When ADHD Turns Your Marriage Upside-Down

De: Phoenix J. Waldren

Narrado por: Phoenix J. Waldren

Love is messy. Add ADHD to the mix? Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster you didn’t know came with a seatbelt.

Love, War, and ADHD is the real-talk survival guide for couples navigating the wild, frustrating, and sometimes hilarious journey of marriage when one partner has ADHD. Whether you're the one with ADHD or the one holding the emotional duct tape, this audiobook will make you feel seen—and give you tools that actually work.

Inside, you’ll uncover:

Why ADHD isn’t just a “focus issue”—and how it shows up in your love life, communication, and daily chaos

The common landmines (think: missed dates, forgotten chores, impulsive fights) and how to avoid stepping on them

Faith-based encouragement for staying grounded when your relationship feels like it’s spinning

Strategies for rebuilding trust, intimacy, and teamwork—without sounding like a nag or a therapist

How to stop “parenting” your spouse and start partnering again

Honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and a whole lot of grace

Written by someone who’s lived it, this book isn’t sugarcoated or clinical. It’s for real couples who love each other but are exhausted from trying to make things work in a neurotypical world.

Whether you’re on the brink or just want to strengthen your bond, Love, War, and ADHD is your audio lifeline. Play it together. Pause when it hits home. Laugh when it hurts. Grow side by side.

Because even when ADHD drives your marriage wild—love is still worth the fight.

©2025 Phoenix J. Waldren (P)2025 Phoenix J. Waldren

ADHD Was Wrecking Us

I started this audiobook during a rough patch with my partner and wow, it nailed stuff we’ve never been able to say out loud. It didn’t try to fix either of us, just helped make sense of the chaos we kept bumping into. Hearing someone break it down with honesty and experience gave me a little hope and a lot to think about. If your relationship has taken a hit from ADHD, this one honestly helped me feel less alone.

What got Us finally talking again

I didn’t realize how much ADHD was messing with our communication until things started spiraling. This audiobook hit home in a way couples therapy hadn’t. It gave me real things to try no fluff, just stuff that actually helped calm the tension and reconnect. I started listening solo, then convinced my partner to try it too. We’re not perfect, but now we fight less and talk more. That alone made it worth it.

Raw, Real, and Totally Relatable

This one hit close to home. I’ve been in a relationship where ADHD was part of the mix, and so much of what’s shared here felt familiar—messy, frustrating, but also kind of validating. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything, which I appreciated. I caught myself nodding along, even laughing at moments that used to drive me nuts. If you've ever loved someone with ADHD or lived it yourself .. this adds a layer most books just skip over.

Power-packed with information

This guide really gives one all the necessary tools needed to navigate thorough it all. Especially in the unsure moments.

Finally, Someone Gets What We’re Living Through

My spouse has ADHD, and honestly, some days it feels like we’re speaking different languages. This audiobook was like a deep breath we listened together, laughed, cried, and paused more times than I can count. It didn’t feel preachy or clinical, just real and relatable. The strategies are practical, and the faith based parts really helped us stay grounded. If your relationship feels like beautiful chaos with a side of confusion, this book will absolutely hit home.

Finally Something That Got Us

My partner has ADHD and honestly, it’s been hard figuring out how to not feel like I’m constantly managing everything. This audiobook hit home in so many ways it felt like someone had been listening in on our arguments and emotional messes. It gave us real things to try, but more than that, it helped us talk without defensiveness for once. We didn’t finish it in one go, but that was actually good, we paused a lot and actually talked. That alone made it worth it.

Someone Gets What It’s Really Like

Living with ADHD in a relationship is no joke, and this book honestly made me feel seen for the first time in a long while. It didn’t sugarcoat the struggles or throw out vague advice, it felt real, like it came from experience. My partner and I even listened to parts of it together, and it opened up convos we’ve been avoiding for years.

Finally. Something That Gets Us

My partner has ADHD and honestly, it’s been tough figuring out how to communicate without turning every convo into a disaster. This audiobook felt like it was written for us. It didn’t feel preachy or clinical. it was real. Sometimes raw and yeah, even funny. We actually listened to parts together and kept pausing to talk in a good way. It helped us feel a little less alone and a lot more hopeful. Totally recommended for any couple in this boat.

Relatable, Raw and Really Helpful

Listening to this audio book felt like someone finally understood what my partner and I have been going through. The way it broke things down made me reflect on how we communicate and how often we miss each other completely. This felt so real and to be honest I caught myself nodding, laughing, and even tearing up at parts. It gave me a life line not by promising fixes, but by helping me feel less alone in the mess. Totally worth the listen.

Felt Like Someone Finally Put It Into Words

Reading this felt weirdly personal in a good way. I’ve struggled with ADHD in relationships, and a lot of what’s shared here really hit home. It’s honest without trying to be overly dramatic or polished, and that made it easier to connect with. I found myself nodding along and reflecting on some of my own patterns.