When I was in third grade, I had a really tough time reading the chalkboards during class. I could focus and understand the material, but reading the assignments and following along in the textbooks really confused me. I inched my chair closer and closer to the board, but nothing helped me understand the writing that was on the board. After a month, my grades were still good, but I depended on my classmates to tell me what was written on the board. I thought it was just a phase and would pass in a little while.
However, my problems only continued to mount. I had many confusing nights and frustrations trying to do my schoolwork. At times, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. The words on the pages would rearrange themselves, and I felt that I was left in the dark on many subjects. I did not understand what we had been learning. I wanted to quit and throw in the towel, but my teacher continued to push me to finish the work.
My parents understood the...
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