I was never meant to read, but I learned anyways (Special Ed Student)
When I was much younger, the doctor told my mom that I would likely never learn how to read or write. However, I succeeded anyways (kind of). My whole life I've had to fight so hard to learn things that are easy for others and one of the things eating at me is my desire to write a fantasy novel, which has been an overwhelming goal of mine. I am a creative person, I run D&D campaigns, I make fake games (board, cards, digital), I write short stories. I guess I'm asking, how do I cross this next bridge. I've been looking at degrees but some of the stuff I need to learn is still high school level, which is embarrassing, but I've come to terms with it. I'm now 34 years old, have a family, career, but most people don't know my struggles, I was never comfortable revealing them. My only strength is that I am a peoples person, its how I got this far, but its not helping me achieve my dream of being an author.
TLDR | Doctors said I'd likely never learn to read or write, but I've built a successful life through determination and creativity. Now, at 34, I'm trying to overcome my lack of education, but mentally unable to progress.