As someone who has dyslexia, I was told as a child this is what you have, and your life is just going to be hard. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized there’s help, there’s LDS, and there doesn’t have to be the shame factor.
Willow, LDS student and adult learner
This video is a powerful testimony from an adult learner. There is no shame in seeking help and working towards your education, work or life goals with outside support. Adults discovering or confirming a learning difference can get the help they need.
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Many thanks to Willow for being an invaluable contributor to our Mental Health and Learning Differences forum in May 2023.
– Sara Jane R. Walker, Senior Manager, Communications
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