Loving Without Losing Yourself
An 8-Week Support & Psychoeducational Group for Partners of Adults with ADHD
Bremerton, WA | Beginning Monday, July 13, 2026 | Mondays at 7:00 PM
You love your partner. But you may also feel exhausted, over-responsible, emotionally alone, or stuck carrying the invisible weight of the relationship.
Many partners of adults with ADHD find themselves becoming:
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the planner
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the reminder system
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the emotional regulator
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the household manager
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the “responsible one”
Over time, this dynamic can quietly erode intimacy, attraction, rest, and even your sense of self.
If you’ve ever thought:
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“I feel more like a parent than a partner.”
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“I’m constantly managing everything.”
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“I don’t know how to support them without losing myself.”
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“I feel guilty for being resentful.”
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“I’m tired all the time.” …you are not alone.
About the Group
Loving Without Losing Yourself is an in-person support and psychoeducational group designed specifically for partners of adults with ADHD. This is not a partner-bashing space. And it is not about “fixing” your partner.
Instead, this group focuses on helping you:
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understand ADHD and executive dysfunction more clearly
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step out of over-functioning and caregiver dynamics
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rebuild boundaries and emotional balance
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reduce resentment and burnout
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reconnect with your own needs, identity, and autonomy
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create healthier relationship patterns rooted in mutual responsibility
This group is grounded, compassionate, practical, and honest.
You do not need to minimize your pain in order to be understanding.
And you do not need to abandon yourself in order to be supportive.
What to Expect
Each 90-minute meeting includes:
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guided check-ins
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psychoeducation and practical tools
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facilitated discussion
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reflection and accountability
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peer support in a calm, structured environment
Topics may include:
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mental load and invisible labor
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boundaries and self-trust
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emotional exhaustion and resentment
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communication patterns
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intimacy and attraction
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financial stress and household imbalance
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nervous system overload
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reclaiming personal identity outside the caregiving role
Group Details
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Location: Bremerton, WA
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Next Start Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
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Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM
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Session Length: 90 Minutes
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Format: Closed 8-Week Cohort
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Group Size: Limited to maintain intimacy and emotional safety
Meetings are held in a comfortable, private group space designed to feel warm, grounded, and welcoming — with coffee, tea, and space to breathe.
Investment
$400 for the full 8-week group
or two payments of $200
Because trust, safety, and consistency are essential to the group experience, participants are asked to commit to the full 8 weeks.
A brief phone consultation and intake paperwork are required prior to enrollment.
Who This Group Is For
This group may be a good fit if:
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your partner has ADHD (diagnosed or suspected)
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you feel chronically overwhelmed or emotionally depleted
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you find yourself over-functioning in the relationship
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you want support from people who truly understand this dynamic
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you are ready to focus on your own growth, boundaries, and well-being
Group Guidelines
To maintain emotional safety and respect, group members agree to:
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speak from personal experience
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maintain confidentiality
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avoid partner-bashing or demeaning language
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respect differing relationship choices and outcomes
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focus on personal growth and self-awareness
About the Facilitator
Stephen Dearborn - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
As a therapist with both clinical expertise and lived experience navigating ADHD relationship dynamics, I created this group to offer the kind of grounded, compassionate support I wish more partners had access to. My approach combines psychoeducation, boundaries work, nervous system awareness, and practical relational tools in a space that values honesty, accountability, and self-reconnection.
Request a Screening Call
Please complete the form below if you are interested in joining the group. Completing this form does not guarantee placement, but it helps determine whether the group is a good fit for your current needs.