A STORY-SHARING COMMUNITY
We are the 1 in 10. We are dyslexic.
Hear our stories.
Real voices from the dyslexic community — the skills, the funny moments, the struggles and the wins. You are not alone in this.
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OUR STORIES
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Every story is shared in the writer’s own words. You are not alone in this.
13 out of 42
So I live in the UK and in year 6 (5th grade) we have a big test to measure how far we are for secondary school.
Writing stories and poems
I got diagnosed with dyslexia when I was in about first or second class so a good few years ago now and when I was first diagnosed I let it rule my life.
Painting dyslexia
I had a dream that I was walking in a cave. In the cave there was a lake where green fish made of letters swam.
Four years old, had a hole in the heart
Hi my name is Nicole, I am 33 and when I was four years old I had a hole in my heart.
Welcome to Scran
We’re Jonny and Grant, and we’re building an app called Scran that makes cooking feel easier for dyslexics!
Evan, diagnosed around 7 to 8
Im a dyslexic teen and i got my diagnosis when i was around 7 or 8 i tink, but i had to redo the first grade.
Principal tried to expel me
My principal didn’t believe i had dyslexia for 4 or 5 years.
Love writing, but it looks like chicken scratch
Hey there, I was diagnosed quite young in p4. My teacher picked up on my struggle with spelling and maths.
Finding comfort in my dyslexia
I used to be really ashamed of my dislexia when I was younger. I used to dread going up to the board in front of the whole classroom.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STORY
Your story could be the one someone needs to read.
Tell us about your dyslexia — a skill or craft, a funny moment, the support you use, or a difficulty. Share only what you’re comfortable with.
- A Skill or craft
- A funny moment
- Support that helped you
- A difficulty you've faced
Send us your Story
- stories@ourdyslexia.com
- DM me: @ourdyslexia
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Dyslexia is a gift.
At ourdyslexia.com, I want to show people that it is a gift to have dyslexia — and to encourage your dyslexic strengths.
A quick note from me 💚
I tell these stories with a smile, but I'd never want to make light of dyslexia itself. It's a real condition that can make everyday life genuinely difficult, and everyone's experience is different. If any of this has struck a chord, or you'd just like some support, please reach out to one of the professional organisations below — you don't have to face it alone.
Where to find help: British Dyslexia Association · NHS – Dyslexia · Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity · Made By Dyslexia · International Dyslexia Association