Living and Succeeding with Dyslexia is the first of a series of books about life challenges that many of you experience. My life challenges, at least the major ones, are that I am Dyslexic, I was overweight and bullied at school and then I finally got pregnant and within two months miscarried our only child. This book is the story of how I have overcome these major life events and have become a successful artist, author, entrepreneur, educator and philanthropis. As a dyslexic child and teenager in the 1960's I didn't have much help, in fact Dyslexia wasn't even talked about when I was at school. The biggest impact on me during this period was the fact that teachers actually told me that I wouldn't amount to anything because I couldn't read or write English! Those type of comments stay with a person and form their belief system. Even now educational systems do not take into account the special needs of dyslexic children and parents are not given the knowledge or tools to help. This book's main goal is to give hope to parents of dyslexic children; they can succeed with the right mentors. I am living proof and I am not finished yet. As a young teenager at middle school I was severely bullied. Bullied to the extent that I cried and hid in the gymnasium instead of going to class. The situation was finally reported to my parents and the school did their best to resolve the issue and live went on. But the same thing happens with bullying...your brain is told one thing for so long that you start to have a new set of beliefs. So now I was not going to amount to anything and I was ugly and fat! The loss of my child was the third major live event that truly devastated me. at the age of 33 I wasn't sure whether I would fulfill the wish to be a parent and then I became pregnant. Because of my age I wasn't going to tell everyone until the first trimester had past. That never happened and I lost the baby! Instead of grieving openly, I hid it deep down. It wasn't until much later that I released the grief and sadness that had been stored up for nearly 20 years. I held these events and issues deep in my tissues. Once I let events of the past go and, forgave others and believed in myself, I started to be the exceptional human being I have always been. I am confident, I am successful, and I am beautiful. It is my desire to help change the world so it will be a better place for you and and future generations.. My goals are lofty; and previously would not have ever been contemplated. There is a successful person lurking in your body; you just have not discovered the courage or the knowledge to summon that person. The possibilities are endless if you open up to them. This is an abbreviated book, I am currently working on an expanded version of this book.
About the Author: My high school English teacher told me, "You will never amount to anything!" I went from that experience and mindset to owning my own successful businesses, training others, and creating a foundation which will change the world. My passions are: helping children and adults reconnect with nature, helping women move beyond their fear and limiting beliefs, and working with under-served and underprivileged children. I am also an accomplished artist and art educator. I am about to release my first book: "Living and Succeeding: Memoirs of a Dyslexic Entrepreneur". How can I help you succeed in your adventure?