I felt inadequate and walked around waiting for what I would do wrong, something my teachers emphasized by pointing it out. Growing up I struggled to follow my peers at schools with undiagnosed dyslexia. The rigidness and unsympathetic ways of the system chipped away at my motivation and self-worth. I continued to find my way to maneuver my academic journey, but I felt lonely in my struggle to succeed. See how I utilized my awareness and new knowledge about dyslexia to find coping strategies to maneuver the system in pursuit of my academic goals. I found great role models and mentors along the way that gave me the support and guidance I needed to go my own ways. Learn how I opened up more about my condition and utilized the support systems for Dyslexia. Through this, I transformed what others see as a disability into an ability, and today I use my experiences to inspire and support others.