What Dyslexia Mean To Me

A part of my identity that feel is incredibly meaningful to me is that I'm dyslexic. This is an odd thing to cherish but it is fundamental to who I am. Some people believe that dyslexia only deals with reading and writing but it can affect the individual's personality as well. Some kids with dyslexia seem "too quiet" and that's how I am. In class, I would much rather just sit and listen to then talk. I like being able to focus on what other people are saying and why what they're saying is important. I think in a different way than most people. People with dyslexia often think with feelings or pictures, they have their own internal dialogue running in their head and that's how my mind works. When I plan my day I see myself doing what I need
When I was little I always wanted to be a writer and a little part of me still does but I know that I won't ever be one. I don't have a talent for words or stories. Instead, I have a talent for misspelling simple word not being able to remember any order of numbers and so many other things that come with dyslexia. It's not like it messes with my learning. I might not be an amazing but I work so hard because I know that I'm not best and I want to get better. I read slowly but my reading comprehension skills are better than most people expect from a kid with dyslexia. When I was in elementary school they were a high school level and they have only grown from there. When I get tired or stressed it can get worse but it's something that I've learned how to deal with. Since I know what can make it worse I avoid things that stress me out. I don't leave assignments to the last minute, I plan my week ahead of time, and I write lists so I can remember everything that I need to. Dyslexia is part of who I am and I've learned to accept it. I used to try to hide it; I would ignore it. I never talked about, I never would read out loud and I just keep that part of me hidden. But eventually I began to accept it, I began to tell that I was dyslexic, I started to tell them what it was like and now I joke about it. Dyslexia is part of who I am it makes me the quite,