Personal Narrative: Overcoming Learning Disability

“The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after being through the boiling water, its insides became hardened.” I have had to fight to be understood and to succeed in school because of my learning disability. My abilities are simultaneously overestimated and underestimated as a “gifted” child that also has Dyscalculia. I have had to change my outlook on people’s perceptions of me and my situation to thrive. Just like the egg I have had to change who I am to overcome adversity.
As far back as first grade I can remember being scolded for carelessness, laziness, and sloppiness. My parents and teachers would tell me that I was “too bright” to be a bad student and that I needed to try harder in class.