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Subject: Re: feeling stupid

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Yolanda

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Date Posted: 04:44:49 07/07/10 Wed
In reply to: Emily 's message, "feeling stupid" on 09:56:31 05/13/10 Thu

Hey there.

First of all you are not stupid. Secondly there is nothing to feel embarassed about. So you got lost in London and didn't know where to find the place you were going to. I think that would happen to anyone dyslexic or not as London is a big place, I know I am studying there.

I was told I was dyslexic when I went to uni the 2nd time around and it was a relief. I had a bad time at school and always felt stupid even though I knew that actually I was clever I just couldn't grasp the concepts as quickly as the other kids. Thanks to UEL I got diagnosed and the support I needed. I am now getting higher marks than I have ever got in my life.

Previously to that I worked in HR and slowly worked my way up the ladder so to speak. I too made many mistakes but accepted help where I could get it. I also recognised my weaknesses and got people to 'double check' my work. I of course then didn't know I was dyslexic and I think my colleagues thought I was just being cautious when I asked them to check calculations, etc.

There is nothing wrong with telling you colleague that you are dyslexic and you find certain things difficult to do i.e. directions. It might be an idea to give him a brief understanding that dyslexia is more than not being able to read or write and that it affects people in many different ways.

Don't be ashamed. You are not an idiot but most likely a very bright and intelligent individual as most dyslexic's are.

All the best!

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