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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I am 55yrs. of age and I did not know what my problem was until i was 50. I was very slow at reading and I could not remember names, dates, or anything in a short term memory. I can read but sometimes its very hard to spell or understand big words. I forgot many things I use to know. Sometimes though , especially when I needed the answer it would come back to me, I saw numbers backwards frequently. As I get older and the more i consentrate, it does not happen as often. But I always have to be aware that it can happen at any time!!!! If I am trying to consentrate for too long I blank and get fustrated! I deal with depression every day. I cannot keep a job for very long. I either get fired or I get bored and quit. I cannot find where i belong. It seems i do not belong in this dimenstion. I do not understand why people are screwing up this beautiful world of ours. We are here to be caretakers of this planet and are failing miserably. It seems to be a bad dream! I have made this far because of my size, looks, color and creed. On the whole I do not fit in. I have traveled all over this country of ours and have found the same bull everywhere i go. A few good, A few more very bad and alot of gray in between. The story is very long indeed. I have been trying to write about it , but it seems I get to overwhelmed with trying to get it on paper and I fail to do so like almost everything else I try to do. Don't get me wrong. I have done alot of good in my life, helping people along the way is my strong point.i just can't find a way of making a simple living.
- Have you been assessed as being dyslexic:
- On line I took some test and came out mostly positive. I would like to be registered as being DYSLEXIC, but feel I am too old to make a difference. I know i am now, and that makes me feell better just knowing that I am not slow or stupid.
- Are you working or at college etc
- At this time I am only working at a part time job. I am waiting for something to come together for me. I have been helping my ex-wife who has been very ill. We have finally found out that she has LYME. And believe it or not that the job i am waiting for, PR and fund raiser for LYME DISEASE COALITION of the CENTRAL STATES. If everything goes well maybe my life will turn around like i always knew it would.
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It ain't easy living with depression either my friend. Been ther myself as well.
I wish you well in your quest for the job you are looking for as well.
With the writing thing why not try to record it on a small tape recorder. Just say what comes out when ever the thoughts come to mind.
It's never toold to be assessed either. I assessed a Lord Mayor of Lambeth who was 70 years old at the time. He said it helped him to put things in to perspective. It would also enable you to look at ways to cope with your dyslexia in the work place.
So if you get the chance try to get assessed.
take care