True Story of Success: Carol, 39 Years Old

I came to LearningRx after failing an online exam. I read and studied thenecessary materials to pass the exam, but I did not pass. This was notthe first exam I’ve failed and wanted to investigate why I wasn’table to pass a test I was confident I was prepared to pass. I assumedI had text anxiety. I was partly surprised to find out I had dyslexia,but maybe not subconsciously.

I can remember being in grade school and discussing short stories thatwe read individually and discussed as a class. I could not find the sameanswers that other children could find. I just didn’t understandwhy I couldn’t, but just kept on. I never really shared this withanyone, but just learned to read something three to four times to getthe answer. I began to think this was normal and just went on with mylife. I loved math and got all A’s along with awards. I hated readingand libraries. My strength was math and I was proud of that! I’mthe youngest of four and was considered the “smart one.” Igraduated top 10 in my high school. I went on to college and earned aBSBA in Business Administration with a specialization in statistics. Itonly made sense to stay on and get a Master’s in statistics in oneyear. I failed one of two tests and never earned my degree. I no longerfelt like the “smart one,” but the “stupid one.”Once again I read the text book three times and felt prepared. I didn’tunderstand why I couldn’t apply what I learned and pass. I workedseveral jobs and always did well at being a statistician, but I neverquite felt good enough without that slip of paper.

I also struggled with speaking fluently and pronouncing words. I did welldiverting and using humor to compensate for my inability to find wordsto finish my thoughts. I started to assume that I was just a tired momof three boys.

Coming to LearningRx and discovering I was dyslexic hit a lot of emotions.I was confused, angry and sad all at the same time.

Without hesitation, and with my husband’s support, I began the program.It was really hard at first and I was embarrassed to be there. I was 39years old and felt so out of place learning to read again. There wereso many young kids around me and I envied them for finding out early on.After all, if only I had known earlier, what could have been differenttoday? Would I have passed my Master’s?

Each training session was hard, but it felt so amazing to make progress.My trainer was always so encouraging and would not let me quit. It washard, but I began to notice major changes. I can speak with confidencenow, and I can find words to complete my thoughts. I can read somethingonce and comprehend. It’s been like a rebirth of my mind.

When I took the post-test I literally began to cry during one particularpart. The numbers were so vividly clear to me! I just couldn’t believeit, thinking back to when I took the pretest 6 months ago. It was likefoggers were lifted off my eyes. I thought, “WOW! Everyone shouldknow about this program.”

LearningRx has given me the tools and the rewiring to be able to speak,read, and remember things. As I continue on life’s journey, I amno longer embarrassed to have had to go through this, but proud of thecourage it took me to get to a more confident place. My sincere thankyou to my trainer for the belief you had in me when I didn’t haveit in myself! This program has truly been life changing!

Carol