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Personal Stories

On being NVLD in Public- A Reaction to Gus Walz, by Kristen

By Advocacy, NVLD Bloggers, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories

I have quite a lot in common with Gus Walz, the son of the former vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz.

Like Gus, I’m the second born in a white, middle-class, Midwestern family. I also come from a family of educators and passionate community organizers. I’m tall and have wavy hair, too.

I also have a non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), just like Gus Walz.  Read More

The Ring Saga: A Story of NVLD, by Kristen

By Diagnosis, Myths & Misconceptions, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories

I don’t care what anyone else says: the late 90’s were fun.

Celestial stuff was everywhere. We’re talking giant suns, weird moons, glow-in-the-dark stars on all of our ceilings. Mystical stuff was neat, Lilith Fair was the hot concert ticket to have, Sarah Mclachlan was on the radio and Loreena McKinnett had just released The Mummer’s Dance. Life for the offbeat was good…even if you got teased for it. Like I did.  Read More

An Open Letter to Students with NVLD: You Are Not Alone, by Eileen

By High School/College, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories, Success Stories

To today’s youth with an NVLD- If you’re having times when you feel that no one believes in you  I empathize with you completely. I had those periods too. Fortunately, though I realized this wasn’t true. So in this piece, I will informally explain how there are adults in your life who believe in you and will support you. Read More

Washington D.C trip-May 2025, by Jacob

By Personal Stories, Travel

My name is Jacob Babbin. I am 34. And I have Non-Verbal Learning Difference. This is my third time writing a blog for this website. I focus on what it is like traveling with Non-Verbal Learning Difference (NVLD).

In May of 2025, I selected to go to Washington D.C. I was unable to head back to Israel due to the ongoing war. It was amazing I got to go in 2022 & again in 2024. I completed my conversion to Judaism and the Reform movement in November of 2024. Read More

The Ups and Downs That Can Occur With an NVLD Part B, by Eileen

By High School/College, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories, Success Stories

In my previous piece, I discussed growing up blessed with an incredible support team as I faced a few more challenges compared to others with disabilities. One of the reasons for this was that NVLD is a very misunderstood disability, I was underestimated. Personally,  my weaknesses were more noticeable, and my incredible strengths took more time to see and in some cases were more hidden. So in this piece, I will continue to discuss the ups and downs that can come with having an NVLD. In addition, I will include advice on how to develop a great support system that helps make everything easier. Read More

Better Late than Never, by Judy

By Diagnosis, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Stories

I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with NVLD six years ago. Going through school there was always a discrepancy between my verbal and math/science grades. Because having trouble in math wasn’t viewed as unusual in a girl it wasn’t a big deal until I started to apply to college. My high 600 in math SAT didn’t compensate for the 400 in math. However, any academic issues I had were mild in comparison to my work problems. I couldn’t coordinate the various parts of my jobs and my poor self-esteem was made worse by my inability to make enough to support myself. I was fortunate that I found a vocation that fit me 12 years before I retired at 70. Better late than never. Read More