It is hard for people sometimes to understand exactly what my dyslexia is.
Especially since it does not affect everybody in the same way.
I am only going to speak about my dyslexia.
I wanted to think of a way to explain it to you.
This comparison is the easiest way.
If you have ever seen the movie Fifty Dates.
With Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.
In the movie, Drew’s in an auto accident with injuries to the brain, and she loses her short-term memory.
That is almost precisely what I have.
I could meet you today.
We can have lunch and a conversation.
I will remember what we talked about.
I will remember everything that we ordered.
What the inside of the building looked like.
What you were wearing.
Despite our interaction, I may not recall your name or our meeting date. This is a common challenge I face due to my dyslexia.
I cannot remember any dates.
I cannot remember names.
For me, the letters and numbers all jump around on the page.
It is the same thing when I am trying to write.
I have to be very careful, especially on numbers.
I just wanted you to understand what I am discussing in this book.
I hope this narrative has given you a better understanding of dyslexia. I encourage you to explore further if you want to learn more. author david f anderson