Living with NVLD, by Erica

By May 19, 2022 June 28th, 2022 NVLD Bloggers

I don’t even know where to begin. I had a learning disability for a long time. Academically I did ok except for math and taking notes.  I was unable to make friends, was clumsy, and not included in social groups. In elementary school I was in a special gym class. I hated it. My mother constantly had me evaluated and tested. I wanted to be a normal kid. As I got older the constant special help led to anger behavioral problems which led to more exclusion and then removal from the family and dcf involvement. My life has been hard.  The hardest part is not being able to relate and connect to others through friendships and relationships. I feel so alone in this world and feel misunderstood.

Erica

I am a sad, depressed individual who feels very alone in this world and does not trust others. I am a kind and caring person who likes to help others. I have a great deal of empathy. I am strong willed and full of determination. I have a lot of difficulty with interpersonal relationships and a lot of anger towards my parents and sisters. Not feeling part of the family.