“The dryer running, TV shows playing, children zooming their cars on the hardwood floors, microwave beeping, it’s just too much for my head sometimes. Add in a child who’s constantly making noise and I feel like a ticking timebomb waiting to explode.”

“In the times when my son is being loud and I find my thoughts scattered, pulse racing, and anger rising I check the other noises that are adding to my discomfort. I make sure the TV and music is off and the dishwasher, washing machine or dryer are off as well.”