As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on the road we’ve traveled—the wins, the losses, and everything in between. For Bonding Health, this year has been transformative. Our journey, marked by challenges and progress, has furthered our commitment to supporting ADHD families through our groundbreaking Bonding Health ADHD app.
Bootstrapping a business like Bonding Health—an app designed to assist with ADHD parenting through emotional regulation tools and symptom-specific interventions—has been one of the hardest challenges we’ve faced. But through the struggle, we’ve discovered invaluable lessons about resilience, adaptability, and the power of community. As we move into 2025, we carry these lessons forward, more determined than ever.
When we began this journey, we knew creating a meaningful solution for ADHD families would require more than just vision. It would take time, effort, and resources—none of which we had in abundance. Bootstrapping Bonding Health meant constantly making tough decisions about where to allocate our limited funds and energy.
The challenges we faced this year were far from easy, but they were necessary. In the crucible of pain and struggle, we learned lessons that have fundamentally shaped who we are as individuals and as a company.
It’s easy to focus on what’s lacking when you’re bootstrapping—more funding, more time, more hands on deck. But this year taught us to focus instead on what we do have. Every challenge was an opportunity to get creative, to stretch the resources we had in ways we didn’t think possible.
For instance, when we couldn’t afford to hire a full-time marketing team, we leaned on our community for word-of-mouth growth. When we lacked the budget for app development, our small but mighty team rolled up their sleeves and did the work themselves.
The result? A deeper appreciation for the people and tools we do have, and a renewed sense of gratitude for every step forward, no matter how small.
Pain is an inevitable part of growth, both personally and professionally. This year, we learned to stop running from it and start leaning into it. Whether it was the pain of a missed opportunity or the exhaustion of long hours, every challenge became a teacher.
We began to see pain not as a sign of failure, but as evidence of progress. If it hurt, it meant we were stretching beyond our comfort zones, testing our limits, and evolving in ways we hadn’t imagined.
Resilience isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build through repeated exposure to adversity. Every setback we faced this year—every delayed milestone, every rejection, every unforeseen hurdle—added another layer to our resilience.
Bootstrapping Bonding Health has been like training for a marathon. Each challenge is a mile marker, pushing us to dig deeper and find strength we didn’t know we had. And as the miles add up, so does our belief that we can go the distance.
What keeps us moving forward, even on the hardest days, is the vision that inspired us to start this journey. Bonding Health isn’t just an app—it’s a lifeline for ADHD families navigating some of the most challenging aspects of parenting.
We’ve heard from parents who feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. We’ve seen firsthand how stigma and misinformation around ADHD can leave families struggling in silence. Bonding Health exists to change that.
Our app provides parents with practical tools to manage their children’s symptoms, reframe challenges, and regulate their own emotions. But beyond the app, Bonding Health is a community—a place where parents can connect, share, and support one another.
This mission is what keeps us grounded, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. It’s what fuels our determination to keep going, to keep building, and to keep believing in what’s possible.
As we step into 2025, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. The challenges of 2024 have prepared us for what’s to come, and we’re ready to take Bonding Health to the next level.
We’re moving forward with clinical trials and grant applications to validate the app’s effectiveness. These steps are crucial for positioning Bonding Health as a full-scale ADHD treatment solution and paving the way for FDA approval.
Our revamped app will include gamification elements, emotional regulation onboarding quizzes, and scoring systems to engage and empower users. We’re also partnering with SEO and ASO specialists to expand our reach and impact.
We’re deepening our focus on partnerships with schools, clinics, and telehealth platforms to ensure Bonding Health reaches the families who need it most.
Perhaps most importantly, we’re entering 2025 with a mindset that has been honed through struggle. We know there will be challenges ahead, but we also know we’re capable of facing them head-on.
As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude—for the lessons, the growth, and the people who have supported us along the way.
To our community of parents, supporters, and advocates: Thank you for believing in Bonding Health. Your encouragement reminds us that the work we’re doing matters, even when the path is difficult.
To our team: Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our vision. Your hard work and resilience are the heartbeat of Bonding Health.
And to anyone facing their own struggles: Remember that pain is part of the process. It’s not a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re growing. Embrace it, learn from it, and let it make you stronger.
Here’s to 2025—a year of resilience, progress, and transformation. Together, we’ll continue building something extraordinary.
If you’re an ADHD parent seeking support or know someone who could benefit from it, download the Bonding Health ADHD app today. Join our growing community and discover tools that empower you to navigate ADHD parenting with resilience and confidence.
With gratitude,
The Bonding Health Team