Reactive Attachment Disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder and Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 29:16

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/support

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Death of The Unknown Biological Mother: Grieving and Mourning the Unknown

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 43:29

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/support

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Rad Valentine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 30:04

Reactive Attachments on Valentine's Day feels --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/support

Answering Your Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 56:56

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Emotional Intelligence Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 64:56

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Reactive Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 66:21

We discuss #rad triggers during holidays. #reactiveattachmemtdisorder during the holidays and we discuss college bad habits and how we're navigating life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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She's back! 18 yr old with RAD giving insight into the reality of her reactive attachment disorder

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 24:08

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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When you don't have all the answers.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 19:02

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Reacting Attachment Disorder Does reactive attachment disorder ever improve?

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 20:23

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Reactive Expectations

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 36:52

What expectations did you actually have? Are you really rooting for the best outcome? Is integration into YOUR reality what you're after? Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop | 2021 | by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Reactively Attached

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 15:52

Check it out! @reactiveattachments has some information about to share about the podcast! Time for a change y’all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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My Story Part 2: Unpopular Opinions Started This!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 27:09

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 Reactive Attachments on Apple Podcast We want to meet you on your favorite platform!! Like | Follow | Subscribe | Engage YouTube Instagram Facebook Email Reactive Attachments Podcast Loves Anchor! We Are Available on You Favorite Podcasting App! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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My Story Part 1: I was exactly like y’all!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 30:48

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 Reactive Attachments on Apple Podcast We want to meet you on your favorite platform!! Like | Follow | Subscribe | Engage YouTube Instagram Facebook Email Reactive Attachments Podcast Loves Anchor! We Are Available on You Favorite Podcasting App! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Reactive Attachment Disorder (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 0:59

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Myka Stauffer rehomes Huxley Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 45:51

Myka Stauffer RehomingHuxley Part 2. This episode responds to the more specific claims and details regarding rehoming, monetization, utilizing the state services and agencies, as well as my STRONG opinions on the situation as it stands today. 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 Part Part 1 is linked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI28xVLNA6o&t=1628 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Myka Stauffer rehoming Huxley Part 1. Season 2 #9 The Fall of the Stauffer Youtube Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 49:04

Myka Stauffer rehoming Huxley Part 1. This episode is in response to 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 been asked for my opinion for over a week I tried to record this episode multiple times but was brought back to a place of informational overload and being overwhelmed by peoples opinion and so I’ve decided to just go ahead and try to give the most close to the chest version without everyone else is in put in this is it this is part one as I have a follow up to this coming soon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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RAD Mother’s Day. Season 2 #8

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 25:42

#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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Vulnerability & Grief Season 2 #7

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 36:05

Being vulnerable around kids with reactive attachment disorder is hard. Discussing grief and showing emotion. Self care and addressing isolation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Reactive Attachment Disorder Triangulation & Manipulation Ramblings Season 2 #6

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 59:54

#RAD Triangulation & Manipulations Ramblings. Outlining hypothetical scenarios and situations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Adoption & Adoptee Trauma: Paul Sunderland Talk Season 2 #5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 52:20

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Doubting Aunt Debbie Season 2 #4

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 44:43

This is an attempt made to speak candidly, and directly, to those whom doubt the caregiver experience. Those rolling their eyes at the mention of RAD. For all of those whom you desperately want to HEAR YOU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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RAD Hygiene Habits Season 2 #3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 26:59

Discussing the common hygiene battles of RAD community. Cleanliness isn’t common! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Baby dies from fentanyl Overdose

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 28:04

9mo Baby Niyear’s Fentanyl Overdose Death Results in 17 yr old mother, Alexus Taylor & 42 yr old Grandmother Jenny Anne Taylor’s Arrest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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REACTIVE ATTACHMENTS IS BACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 64:52

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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#RADicalRealities Segment Explanation by Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 16:44

#RadicalRealities Segment Explained. Expectations of Wednesday and Segment Projections Overview by Taylor. Dealing with Reactive Attachment Disorder Teens during a podcast project! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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#RadicalRealities Episode #1 with RAD Teenager, Wednesday (& Mom Taylor).

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 42:48

#RadicalRealities Segment Episode 1 is on air with your favorite RADical Teenager, Wednesday! My mom, Taylor is featured in my very first episode! We are talking about RAD and RAD caregivers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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RADRamblings #1.T Residential Treatment Vent

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 24:16

This is a quick rant about #RTC in the RAD community. Taylor remembers a more unified opinion on RTC gives her random perspective on the trend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Episode #1 Attachment Caregiving Reality Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 34:22

Taylor and Danielle formally introduce themselves, overview their podcast objectives, and outline their RAD Caregiver experience. Highlighting the #ReactiveAttachmentsPodcast motivations + a macro view of their attachment disorder caregiver support journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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Taylor’s Caregiver Support Test Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 20:18

Taylor independently discusses the Reactive Attachments Podcast plan in a novel attempt at a timo launch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

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