Dopamine for Expats

The Pivoting Pages

Dopamine for Expats

The Pivoting Pages

We didn’t plan to move abroad.
But well laid plans? You know how that goes…

Two ADHDers, two kids (hopefully), two Frenchies, four cats, and two aging parents who somehow said yes. This is the whole story — the initial decision, the planning chaos, and the new normal, whatever that turns out to be.

Start from the beginning
The Gals
Midge – The Current Bestie Lily Potter – The OG Bestie Skipper – Daughter, Born Ready
The Guys
Harry – Son, Culinary Wanderer Ken – Hubby, Geek, Adrenaline Junkie Dad – The Unfortunate Roommate
Mom’s World
Mom – The Wind Beneath My Wings
Podunk – Stepdad From a Little Podunk Town Paprika and The Beast – An Unlikely Duo
Barbie’s World
Jayme AKA Barbie – The Writer
Queen – Gray Tabby, Royalty at Heart Wonder Kitty – Gray Tabby, The Unexpected Addition
Bennie – Frenchie, Wheelie Extraordinaire Blue – Frenchie, From Trophy Dog to Ken’s Best Friend
The Decision

Skipper’s Birthday

The 12th Annual Hunger Games!!

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The Chaos
Everything on fire, simultaneously
The New Normal
Life in… wherever we end up
TFC

Written by Jayme Taylor — Founder of Taylored Focus Coaching. The pseudonym is Barbie. The chaos is real.

ADHD life coach Fiercely loyal friend Soccer mom Wife who gives as good as she gets Innocent bystander with a chef son and baker daughter (my waistline has opinions but so do my tastebuds) Recovering survivor of unnecessary meetings Lover of most things furry Accidental expat