As a kid in movies and shows the only representation of smart kids is that they read a lot and get high grades academically which was really toxic to me and affects me to this day. I know I am smart even though I struggle with school and reading because of my dyslexia. I was wondering if that’s just me that feels like that kind of representation is kinda hurtful (or I don’t know of a word that’ll fit better) in some ways?
I feel this a lot. I am generally considered smart, but in the sense that I am good at helping people, I’m a patient advocate who knows how to verbally punch doctors in the face. I struggled in school so much, even though I somehow managed to get a university degree. I couldn’t read all the time. You definitely aren’t alone here <3
