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A learning Disability
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A learning Disability |
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Ina Senior Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 1236Quebec, Canada 
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You think it's funny having a a problem learning I'm not like all you other girls, it takes longer for me to learn math or complicated things When I speak you hate the way I talk about aknowledging the minority, and racism You teased me, when I couldn't do the lay ups for basketbal Snikering behind my back, because you know that I probaly won't do anything about it anymore The way I sing and your eyes turn an envious green, and then they tell me i'll never make it You see me painting and then you come and splatter paint all over it, "by accident" Who's there when people treat you like you treat me?! me!! I'm there consoling you I feel like dirt but you think you can use me, The way you laughed when you heard my best friend died, the way you said, he was loser, a nothing I still stayed strong and never said anything The way that stupid pyscologist takes notes on me, like im some sort of specimen "Give her these drugs...ya that's right prozac...no she'll be fine" Well i'm not fine and it all started when they made fun of me because they found out I have a learning disabilty. Regina |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've expressed the frustrations encountered very well in this piece Ina, nicely done. We all have learning disabilities to differing degrees, no one person is immune. On the other hand, this person you speak of seems to have an "emotional" disability ... Some people can be so insensitive and cruel. Ignore them, and when you ignore them, they'll soon learn that it's boring to "bug you" ... when they realize they can't get a rise out of you, they'll eventually stop. Simply do your best in life, be proud of each and every accomplishment "you" make, that's what counts. I for one, know that you're a wonderfully expressive writer!  Best wishes and hugs to you, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 01-20-2001).] |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
Regina Don't allow the fact that you have a learning disability ruin your life, that's not at all the best thing to do. Rather, allow it to make you more proud of yourself for overcoming all of the problems that you are faced with, despite what everyone says about you, how people treat you and talk to you, and what you can and cannot do. You live your life with so many obstacles in your path, and each one, once overcome, only allows you to emerge stronger. So the next time that you have to endure taunts or childish remarks, smile. Smile because you know that these people will never have to be, and thus never will be, everything that you already have become. Your life will be difficult, so be proud of yourself after each day. It takes a very willful and patient person to live the way that you do. Keep your head high. We are all here for you, always, and I, for one, have a great deal of admiration for you. -Allan [This message has been edited by Allan Riverwood (edited 01-20-2001).] |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
I would like you, for my reply, to go back and read those first two over again. Kit and Allan said so much, and I would like to add great job of writing this all into the poem, it's very good. "Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Lakewalker http://www.thehungersite.com |
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Ski*Chick Member
since 2001-01-13
Posts 141Fitchburg, Mass, Usa |
Regina You shouldn't take that. I have a disability and my sister and her friend took me to the movies to see "save the last dance", it was fine until some guys threw their soda at me. I felt so unwanted so my sisters friends and I and my sister went to eat. They said "We are so sorry Minna, I said that's alright". You have to stay as strong as you can when the others snicker behind your back because you can't do something. Don't talk to them, just when they snicker at you walk away. So what if you can't do anything. You seem like a strong girl, you can email me we can talk about our disabilities. My email is minluc2501@yahoo.com bye ~*~Min~*~ ~*~Smile for me please~*~ |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Regina, it sucks to be teased due to a learning disability. I think these people are just so stupid for treating you like that. Garunteed if I were there i'd give them a piece of my mind. It's good to see you stay strong and that you're alive and kicking. There is always a light, try to find it. I can't much give advice on this, but I can say that i'm here for you. Great poem.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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Ina Senior Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 1236Quebec, Canada |
thank you all for your replies. Allan,Javier, Kit, Min, and Lake walker. your replies all mean alot. Regina ps Min ill email u |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
well I guess I can't say much more than everyone already has....ppl who make fun of you for any reason aren't ppl, but animals who up themselves by making someone else feel bad. Don't let anyone like that take advantage of you....you have gifts they can never ruin. keep writing salma |
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anomaly187 Member
since 2000-06-15
Posts 284San Francisco,CA,US |
i see that kind of behavior at schools and in public most of the time...it's a sick desire in ppl to degrade others..they get whats coming to them though...eventually...nice work "It's better to burn out then fade away" |
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The Lost Supertone Member
since 2001-01-20
Posts 74Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Id' give you that nice big pep talk that eveyrone else had... sept I don't like being redundant, and if I did I would. However I will let you know that I will pray for you... I hope God brings some joy into your life. |
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Isabel Galaxia Senior Member
since 2000-06-18
Posts 733 |
Well, this is horribly sad, but it's a great poem. If you had never said you had some sort of disability, I never would have known. I've never had experiences like these, I mean just being fat or people being convinced you have an eating disorder is hard enough, but I mean, ugh I can't even imagine.... I used to hear stuff like "people only make fun of other people becuase they're jealous of the person," and maybe that's tru. If ya wanna talk, I'm always here, good luck, smile Bel |
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Suga_Baby Member
since 2000-08-06
Posts 380Maine, USA |
I agree with everything Dopey said... that's just so awful... I HATE people like that  |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
I've said this to someone already but I'll say it again "Don't let anyone make you think that they are in any way, better that you." Their actions already show how much less they are compared to you So, stay strong Life can be cruel sometimes, but this is how we learn Stay strong I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR |
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