Hey Dummy
Hey Dummy
A Testimony of an Overcomer There are few things more devastating to a child's fragile self-esteem than being humiliated before classmates and called a 'dummy' by friends, teachers, and even family members. But millions of bright, sensitive, learning disabled children live this nightmare everyday--clinging to the hope that one day, they might achieve their life goals. Everyone has a turning point in their life. For me it came through a newly discovered faith in God and one special teacher who helped me to realize that I had strength to overcome incredible odds including: - A dysfunctional family environment - A paralyzing learning disability - Severe stuttering - Rejection by fellow students and adults Once encouraged and made to feel important, my natural abilities blossomed and I progressed from being unable to read aloud, to becoming an honor student and winning speech tournaments. "Our students were impressed with your sincerity and got a sense that you care about them as people. A
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