Managing our family’s finances was challenging as a married woman with four small children. We had no budget, no plan, and a decent amount of debt. I often misplaced bills, paid them late, and had trouble tracking what was paid or not paid. These struggles were directly tied to the executive functioning difficulties that often accompany ADHD, which I didn’t know I had at the time. Between being a mom, a woman with ADHD, and a wife to a soldier, it was the perfect storm and created financial chaos for our family. I knew something had to change.

A friend suggested Financial Peace University to me and my husband. We went, learned some things that would help, and decided to attack our debt. We became a team and, in the process, strengthened our marriage. As we focused on paying off the debt of $24,000, I learned through trial and error how to probably manage our finances. Which I am still learning additional skills today. Eliminating that debt made staying on top of our financial responsibilities easier, even without ADHD treatment. We have stayed out of debt, besides our mortgage, for over nine years. It has been a significant journey of growth and financial success.