Hello from BR
Hello. Recently, we went through a difficult situation in my family: my 8-year-old daughter was bullied at school by a classmate she considered a friend. She was very mean to my daughter, and her sadness became quite deep. Out of concern, we took her to a neuropsychologist and were eventually recommended to have her tested. We discovered that my daughter is gifted, with an IQ of 142. This allowed her to skip a grade at school, and we took her out of the hostile environment she was in, which was a great decision, as she is much happier now. Since then, I also noticed that her performance improved significantly; once things balanced out, she shone even brighter.
Because I have three children and knew this could be a hereditary factor, I had the other two tested as well. The other two are also gifted, at essentially the same level. Eventually, my wife and I took the test too, and I discovered that I am as well, with an IQ of 140. Since then, I have been going through an existential crisis. I know this label won't solve my life's problems or change anything I'm going through right now, but I've decided to focus on helping my children navigate the intense emotions of this condition and help them make the most of their potential, however they choose to use it. I am 38 years old, and I would like to know if anyone else here has had to deal with a late discovery like this. Thank you!