Our Modern Love story

When we first became parents, Mike’s messy, super-creative brain went into overdrive, and he began having intense episodes of anxiety over our family’s safety. For several years it became more intense and frequent; he worried about things like using our wood stove and eating blueberries. Eventually, he was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In 2021, Nicole wrote an essay about the experience, which became a Modern Love story.

Since then, we have heard from readers around the world who are dealing with similar issues. If you want more resources about OCD and other anxiety disorders, please see below. We are not experts, but we are forever grateful to the experts who helped us navigate this complex disorder.

The International OCD Foundation

This website is a great resource for learning more about OCD in adults and children.

Freedom From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Jonathan Grayson

When we read this book recommended by our OCD specialist, it felt like reading a guidebook to our experience. It helpfully explains how OCD works and how it is treated.

The Evidence Based Treatment Center of Seattle

For those in the Seattle area, this is the place to go for experts in both adult and child anxiety disorders.