Dyslexia

🔠 How I See Words
I am dyslexic. That shapes how I read, write, and process language, especially under pressure. My brain sees the world in shapes and emotions more than in straight lines of text. I often know exactly what I mean, but getting it into the right words takes effort.

Sometimes what I write looks blunt, abrupt, or flat. That does not mean I am upset or distant. It means I am rushing to get the words out before I lose them. My thoughts run ahead of my fingers. In the rush, words drop out, structure breaks, and the meaning can look sharper than I intend.

✍️ How I Write
When I am regulated and supported, I can write with depth, clarity, and honesty. But I use aids to do that. Spellcheck, grammar tools, voice-to-text, rewriting drafts. Writing in stages lets me get closer to the truth I want to express.

If I am writing something important or personal, I need time to get it right. Do not rush me to speak when I could write it better. Writing is how I make sense of what I feel.

🛠️ What Helps

• Be patient with how I write. Some days it flows in long pieces, other days only short replies.
• Avoid sarcasm, mixed messages, or vague instructions. Say what you mean, clearly and directly.
• Keep rituals, tasks, and orders simple and unambiguous. Break steps down. Bullet points help.
• Give feedback with care. I take words to heart, even when I act like I do not.
• Never mock spelling or typos. That will shut me down fast.

🌿 My Reflection
I am not someone who thrives under pressure to be perfect. I stumble, I mis-type, I get things wrong. But if you give me space, clear expectations, and kindness, I will give you my best.

Dyslexia does not stop me from being articulate or expressive. It only means I need to find my own way to language. My real self shines when I am safe to make mistakes, and when my words are taken for what they mean, not how they look.