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I was sent this message through my linked in the other day. Its a little story of #dyslexic success against the odds.
We tend to see stories of famous or rich dyslexics which is cool. But I think every dyslexic's stories is important and should be given a forum.
I asked if it would be ok to share this in one of my blogs, she agreed and here is it:
"Good afternoon Stephen,
I suffer with dyslexia and I found it hard growing up.
In primary school both my family and the school said that i was slow and lazy that was why I couldn't read faster than others or spelt simple words incorrect.
Through out high school my teachers turned a blind I to my asks of help. I would write in the margins of by book that I was struggling with reading and spelling.
I was prodicted E's but I put in so much effort and extra time to complete my GCSE's i came out with C's.
It wasn't till Sixth form that I got some help, the teachers where amazing and helped me with out undermining me. I finally felt I was worth it and the effort I put in to tasks wasn't in vain.
I am happy to say that I am now a business admin. Doing an apprenticeship where I am not struggling and I openly ask for help.
I have wrote this message to say thank you.
I say thank you for being brave and making people aware of dyslexia.
I hope I can be as brave as you.
Thank you again
Kindest regards
Charlotte"
If anyone else wants to share their dyslexia journey in my blog, anonymously or not, just email it to me as steve_mccue@hotmail.com.
You can add photos but sent a little description of the photo .
I just think Charlotte had a great positive story to share and thank he for letting me share it here.
I kept the brave bit not because I think I am brave but because I thought she herself was being brave because it couldn't have been easy to share her story with me let alone let me share it in my blog.
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