Dyslexia pain
What can I say about this! Many doctors dont believe there is such a thing as dyslexia, where as many others do. I know there is such a thing as I have suffered with it for the best part of 40 years and it has rocked my life in many ways.
I first had problems with reading and writing when I was around 8 or 9 years old at junior school. I remember having to read out aloud a story and sometimes while having to stand up on a chair in front of everybody. I managed to get out a few words before struggling and having no idea at all as to what word was in front of me! This had brought me to tears on a few occasions and this still sticks in my mind as though it was yesterday. All we got was a telling off by the teacher and home work to do.
I remember having to have special reading lessons in a class with just a few other children, but, these children had what we now call "learning difficulties" I now work with people that have learning difficulties and I would not put myself in the same category. That may sound harsh as we are all people but this is not what I mean at all. I just had reading and writing issues and I still do.
Theses days its a lot different, teachers are well aware of dyslexia and the many ways in which to help children and adults get around it. Its just such a shame that they missed me as it went on to do more damage in the long run. Lacking in confidence whenever reading or writing comes into play, this has stopped me applying for jobs that I know I'm capable of doing and well. I always back away from something if my weakness is exposed. Sad really but now such a hard thing to break away from.
Ok, now I'm 42 soon and I still have difficulties with dyslexia and all the issues it brings with it. I still hate and try to avoid situation where I have to read out aloud or do public speaking, even reading to my niece gives me a little problem, so being dyslexic is not all bad, there is an upside to it that I do love. I have a great arty flare and adore photography, I seem to be more aware of my surroundings and of what people do, sadly they are not and this does grate with me.
There is help out there for adults and children with dyslexia. Below are some links for you to look at.
What can I say about this! Many doctors dont believe there is such a thing as dyslexia, where as many others do. I know there is such a thing as I have suffered with it for the best part of 40 years and it has rocked my life in many ways.
I first had problems with reading and writing when I was around 8 or 9 years old at junior school. I remember having to read out aloud a story and sometimes while having to stand up on a chair in front of everybody. I managed to get out a few words before struggling and having no idea at all as to what word was in front of me! This had brought me to tears on a few occasions and this still sticks in my mind as though it was yesterday. All we got was a telling off by the teacher and home work to do.
I remember having to have special reading lessons in a class with just a few other children, but, these children had what we now call "learning difficulties" I now work with people that have learning difficulties and I would not put myself in the same category. That may sound harsh as we are all people but this is not what I mean at all. I just had reading and writing issues and I still do.
Theses days its a lot different, teachers are well aware of dyslexia and the many ways in which to help children and adults get around it. Its just such a shame that they missed me as it went on to do more damage in the long run. Lacking in confidence whenever reading or writing comes into play, this has stopped me applying for jobs that I know I'm capable of doing and well. I always back away from something if my weakness is exposed. Sad really but now such a hard thing to break away from.
Ok, now I'm 42 soon and I still have difficulties with dyslexia and all the issues it brings with it. I still hate and try to avoid situation where I have to read out aloud or do public speaking, even reading to my niece gives me a little problem, so being dyslexic is not all bad, there is an upside to it that I do love. I have a great arty flare and adore photography, I seem to be more aware of my surroundings and of what people do, sadly they are not and this does grate with me.
There is help out there for adults and children with dyslexia. Below are some links for you to look at.
