Dyslexia is a learning disability which can make writing a challenge. Dyslexia affects the ability to write thoughts due to memory and spelling challenges.
As I continue my writing career, I have learnt how to manage my flaws but I have also noticed how my condition benefits me. Dyslexia should never be a reason you stop writing. Everyone has hurdles and this just so is yours (or a relative if that is why you’re drawn to this article).
With every hurdle dyslexia gives you, there is an advantage.
Dyslexia causes people to think outside the box. Our brains are hard-wired differently and this allows us to have a creative flair. This creativity does not just benefit us writers but is created for those who want to run companies or invent. Creativity is at the heart of most things, and your dyslexia will let you thrive if you trust your brain.
You will find you have developed a high level of resilience. You may not feel it, but we’ve had to overcome challenges every day. They do not develop schools for dyslexic people; I have never received any support and I can barely count the amount of people that did. If you did that is wonderful, if not, you got this far fighting against a system which does not support you and that creates a unique resilience. If you can manage that, becoming a writer/poet is no problem.
Dyslexic people are often better at seeing patterns and connections that people miss. This will make your work unique and interesting, as you will provide people with a perspective they may not have thought of before. The characters in your story will have beautiful and interesting relationships because of how your brain works.
In a world not built for you, it is easy to feel down and think you’ve made a poor choice, but your dyslexia can be a superpower if you use it correctly.