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Subject: Re: Depression and Dyslexia Author: Czarembo (Happy) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 10:55:56 05/06/11 Fri In reply to: Kim Tooze 's message, "Depression and Dyslexia" on 07:02:54 04/23/11 Sat I wanted to write a note of encouragement. I'm 57 for another month, I'm back in college having started almost 39 year ago. My life has been one of discovery of what I could not put a name to for many years. However, it didn't stop me. I have been a manager of a public radio station, a legislator's staff for about 12 years, an international ambassador (small caps), and have worked for numerous energy production firms. I always knew that I thought different than others. I remember in Grade 5 how I couldn't square dance successfully like the other kids. It negatively effected my self-esteem. Still, it was through my peers who didn't have my brain disorder, that I came to understand that I wasn't an idiot. I taught myself to touch-type when working in a legislator's office. Yes, I still transpose letters and such, so I'm constantly correcting my writing - which is a chore. However, I realize that this is part of being who I am. Yes, it take me much more time to achieve what others can accomplish in much less time. What I realize is that I can encourage you and others to keep pursuing your dreams no matter how difficult it may seem. I have had brilliant attorneys with whom I work express envy at my thought originating abilities. And I so enjoy working with them and they with me, because we click in this area. I provide insights and they provide corrections to my grammar, etc. It is a wonderful combination of efforts, which yield some great work. So please don't be discourage, after many years, I'm finally completing a college degree, an Associates of Arts and Sciences. I have many more college credits than the degree might reflect, but I'm still proud of being able to put down a college degree - even an associate degree instead of "some college". [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Depression and Dyslexia Author: Czarembo [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:02:06 05/06/11 Fri (Continued) And it's not any easier to pursue an undergraduate degree. I applied at a college last year and was declined admission. I reapplied at the same college even though I sense they think I'll fail as I'd tried so many times previously. Should I be declined this time, I'll shake the dust from my feet and re-enter the university I was originally accepted to many years ago. University advisors said they'll take me back. In the mean time, I can earn a technical college degree where I live. I'm not going to permit others to waste my time and I refuse to be told I'm not smart. My IQ score was 160 when I took it a few years ago, much to my surprise. That confirmed what my friends knew about me, that I was very smart. In my day, there were no web sites (no Internet) to provide folks with our special gifts a place to converse with our own. We have it now, I've just found this site and am very encouraged by it. Many blessings to you.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Depression and Dyslexia Author: Kim [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:49:02 05/06/11 Fri Wow, you are amazing. I like your attitude and your spirit. Thank you for your message. I am not nearly as smart as you, but, I do have your determination. I am 53 and you're right, if I had had this web-site available to me when I was growing it up it would have helped heal a lot of wounds. K.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Depression and Dyslexia Author: Czaremebo [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 23:30:21 05/06/11 Fri Oh, I think you're pretty smart. You're here on this site. That says a lot about your intelligence. I think that we suffer from low self esteem and who wouldn't? So don't beat yourself up too badly. I think my motto should be "I've got a long way to go and a short time to get there" I think it was the Dukes of Hazard theme. I didn't watch the series, I just remember the song and it was catchy - but I think that it expresses my disposition at this time of my life. I understood I had issues, but it took me so long to determine what they were. Now that I understand it better and can ascertain how to get around some of it, so much the better. I'm glad that you liked the message. Yes, I get depressed, but I can't let it hold me back. I've raised three kids, been married to an untreated bi-polar spouse - who maintained there was nothing wrong with her, it was the world that had the problems. I think that we dyslexics also have a judgement deficit when it comes to relationships. I'm afraid that I'm permanently scared of the institution of marriage due to my mistake. Anyway, I was glad to see that you'd read my message. Feel free to contact me if you feel the need. I appreciate hearing back from you too! C.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Depression and Dyslexia Author: Czaremebo [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:10:56 05/18/11 Wed Hi, Where did the name Czaremebo come from? Ok, I need a pep talk. Work is getting me down. It is hard to maintain quality performance and keep up with your peers in meetings when you can't come up with the words you need at the right moment or it takes too long to organize and create material for a group. It is hard to keep your head up and keep going. K.