Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can have a significant impact on the marriage of caregivers of children who are adopted. RAD is a condition that arises from a lack of appropriate attachment or bonding between a child and their caregiver during their early years of development. Children with RAD may have difficulty forming healthy and secure relationships with their caregivers, and this can lead to a range of emotional and behavioral problems. The stress and challenges of caring for a child with RAD can take a toll on the marriage of caregivers. Caregivers may experience significant emotional, physical, and financial stress as they work to manage the behaviors and needs of a child with RAD. This can lead to feelings of frustration, exhaustion, and even resentment towards one another. Caregivers may also experience conflict or disagreement over how to best care for a child with RAD. For example, one partner may want to take a more permissive approach to managing behaviors, while the other may want to set stricter boundaries. These differences in parenting styles can lead to tension and conflict between partners, and can further exacerbate the stress and strain on the marriage. Moreover, caring for a child with RAD can take a significant amount of time and attention, leaving little room for the partners to prioritize their own relationship. The emotional and physical demands of caregiving can leave caregivers feeling drained and emotionally disconnected from one another. This can further strain the relationship and lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. It is important for caregivers to seek support and resources to help manage the challenges of caring for a child with RAD. This may include therapy or counseling for the child, as well as support groups and respite care for caregivers. It is also important for partners to prioritize their relationship and to make time for each other, even in the midst of the demands of caregiving. Seeking out couples therapy or other forms of support can also be helpful in managing the impact of RAD on the marriage.

Part 1 of 3. I give some backstory to our situation. My daughter lost her biological mom to substance use disorder and a fentanyl overdose 3/4/23. It’s been very very difficult for her and it keeps getting harder.

Reactive Attachments on Valentine’s Day feels

Reactive Attachments answering a variety of questions that you guys have asked this year or that I receive regularly. Thank you everyone who has stuck with me over the years!! It means so much to me!

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We discuss #rad triggers during holidays. #reactiveattachmemtdisorder during the holidays and we discuss college bad habits and how we’re navigating life.

In this episode we ask my now 18 year old discussing disassociation, triggers, nurturing enemy, awareness, and more!Maybe we’re RADULTING? #reactiveattachments is back with #radicalrealities #reactiveattachmentdisorder

How to transition when your kid turns 18? When things are good!!?? Fear of being invalidated! Send me your questions and let’s discuss your ideas!

Can they grow out of reactive attachment disorder? Does RAD ever change? Can RAD change? Can RAD heal? Does reactive attachment disorder ever improve? Check out the Reactive Attachments podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reactiveattachments/id1378967019 https://open.spotify.com/show/7y10krVV8VlpcARF02avlE https://player.fm/series/2294533 https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments

What expectations did you actually have? Are you really rooting for the best outcome? Is integration into YOUR reality what you're after? 

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Taylor discusses fentanyl/drug abuse and what future RAD communities need to consider. Discussing a controversial response/opinion when is removal from biological parents necessary.

I accidentally recorded some of my #RADstory in this 2 part upload.

I  reflect on my relationships & #attachments as a daughter & a #caregiver.

I confront my parenting failures.

I open up about #bonding & #secureattachment with my late mom.

I reveal details about my mom's lifelong battle with addiction and the impacts of that addiction on my life.

If you are interested in my earliest discoveries and disappointments as a #RADmom, 

I give a more detailed account of my journey raising #RAD here!

I cut the episode in half because y’all have expressed a preference for 30 minutes episodes.

*Part 1 & 2 uploaded simultaneously

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I accidentally recorded some of my #RADstory in this 2 part upload.

I  reflect on my relationships & #attachments as a daughter & a #caregiver.

I confront my parenting failures.

I open up about #bonding & #secureattachment with my late mom.

I reveal details about my mom's lifelong battle with addiction and the impacts of that addiction on my life.

If you are interested in my earliest discoveries and disappointments as a #RADmom,

I give a more detailed account of my journey raising #RAD here!

I cut the episode in half because y’all have expressed a preference for 30 minutes episodes.

*Part 1 & 2 uploaded simultaneously

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Myka Stauffer Rehoming Huxley Part 2. This episode is a critical response to a few specific claims, details, and the verbiage regarding rehoming, monetization, utilizing state agency services; 2agencies etc... Part Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI28xVLNA6o&t=1628 Listen to more content anytime! Check out the #reactiveattachments #podcast on your favorite podcasting app or use: #Anchor https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments #ApplePodcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reactive-attachment-disorder/id1378967019 #MykaStauffer #rehomingHuxley

Myka Stauffer rehoming Huxley Part 1. This episode is a critical overview of the situation. The original video is linked: (https://youtu.be/ozthKDdSMZQ) Some of the Videos referenced are not available anymore I guess I am still looking for them. I have received episode requests on this topic for over a week. I’ve tried to record this episode multiple times but felt overwhelmed by floods of information & conjecture. I’ve decided to just post this iteration as it is close to the chest. I can’t consider everyone’s input. Part two: Rehoming Huxley Part 2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reactive-attachment-disorder/id1378967019?i=1000477019333)

#radmothersday 

Mother’s Day is a difficult and exhausting day for many moms. Truthfully raising #rad kids is complex... Managing families of #reactiveattachmentdisorder is 24/7. I just wanted to tell you a few things in this short episode!

Being vulnerable around kids with reactive attachment disorder is hard. Discussing grief and showing emotion. Self care and addressing isolation.

#RAD Triangulation & Manipulations Ramblings. Outlining hypothetical scenarios and situations.

Discussing the truths behind adoption as the traumatic experience it is! Thank you to my new friend for exposing me to this wonderful talk by Paul Sunderland. Adoption Trauma and the truth about early maternal relinquishment wounds. See the video here https://youtu.be/PX2Vm18TYwg