Photo courtesy of Sophia Hasenfus
After flunking out of college twice, 40 years previously, because of my then undiscovered learning disabilities, I had the honor of walking in the Springfield College graduation ceremony in May of 2011. I graduated Summa Cum Laude, with a perfect 4.0 straight A grade point average. I am wearing the gold honor cords, signifying that distinction, as well as honor cords from Who's Who Among American College and University Students, and from the Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society for Human Services. I also received the Springfield College Humanics Award.
This accomplishment was all the more poignant considering the frustration, shame, and hurt which I suffered for most of my life as a result of having dyslexia (can't read), dysgraphia (can't write), dyscalculia (can't do simple math), and Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My college education, changed my life forever.
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