Overcoming your Learning Disability

Some years ago I was diagnosed with having a Learning Disability,and it has dramatically affected my academic performance. My disability is in reading and math comprehension and computation,which affects the overall major courses.I wanna start out by being completely honest,and saying yes my G.P.A is pretty low,much lower than your average.G.P.A. My parents thought it would be a better idea to get me the help I needed,without ever really explaining my disability to me. They wanted me to still try my hardest and not use my disability as a crutch. It wasn't until the beginning of my Junior year, that I found out I had a disability during a school meeting,and I was devastated! I always knew I learned differently than others,but I wasn't accepting this newly found information! Instead of crutch,it has actually been my inspiration. I have been totally proactive about my grades turning what used to be C's and D's to A's and B's,trying to beat the odds! And I am, my report cards every since that day have been impeccable. I wanted to show that if you are determined and want something badly enough you can do it. I feel it is important to believe what I am doing is meaningful and that I can make a difference. Keeping these two things in mind only motivates me to work harder. This year I was chosen to sit on the District Superintendent's Advisory Committee. My life has been all about making change and the determination for a better future for myself and football has played a major role within it. I know if given the chance,I can overcome my circumstances,and not be defined by where I've been,but where it is I am