Hi Roger,

Really, really, thank you for your kind words. This subject is very sensitive to me, so it really makes me smile and it’s a good thing to see so much positivity.

I like the quote, I could relate so much, and I was nodding. I was never the one who liked following a crowd, I loved doing my own thing, and going by my pace has truly helped. I don’t know why there’s pressure to do things a certain way. Four years in college, I’m like, there are so many variables that can happen before you can even reach four years.

I am sorry you had to go through that, yeah, back in the 90s and early 200s. Mental health and education weren’t quite big with awareness yet. It must have been frustrating for you, I can only imagine, and people that I love and care about have ADHD. And I see how bloody bright they are, but I understood exactly what you mean with the concentration, sometimes I would have to remind them and try to find ways to help them concentrate better. I have GAD, Generalized anxiety, so I get that with losing focus. I would get so anxious, I sometimes would fiddle with something, like a stress ball or I sometimes would try to calm my anxiety by humming. Maybe those would help you as well, I understand how frustrating it can, but like you told me, you kept at it.

I am glad my letter inspire you, also you could relate to it, honestly, that’s what I truly wanted to accomplish. Yes, I’m still not giving up, even though my GAD and my learning disabilities make it harder, but I always have ways to keep on going. It is still hard, but your words really mean a lot, and it’s truly nice to hear.

Keep doing what you doing, you have your own cheerleader here too!

Warm regards,

The personal cheerleader Danni

Hi Lauren,

I want to say thank you so much! Your words were so kind, also you can relate to this, and I feel like we have our own battles when people doubt us. Wow, your teacher said you’re smarter than you look That’s truly degrading, also sometimes we have this pressure to change the way we look, just so people can take us seriously can be truly annoying at times. I’m glad you turned those negative words into positive actions. And look how much you’ve accomplished!

I really like how said you don’t think what people think. I’ve gotten better with that as well. Truly doing that, has made me succeed despite what other people have told me. Their words weren’t always as kind, I sometimes got embarrassed when I mentioned my learning disabilities because I got made fun of and harassed. Then, when I tried to work harder, some of the ones who have learning disabilities like me. Some made it more difficult for me, I got teased at times, and I sometimes would hear them saying I need to learn my place. It can be a vicious cycle when so many doubts are already being placed on young minds.

Yes, I wanted people to know who ever felt like this to know they’re not alone. I’ve had obstacles in my education, but I made it worth my wild to keep on trying. But truly, really thank you for your words, it really means a lot to me!

From one star to another,

Warm Regards,

Danni