It’s Okay to be Different and it’s Okay To Not Be

42/100 it’s okay to be different and it’s okay to not be
I was in 2nd grade when I first learned that my brain works differently. I don’t remember what I made of that then but I know I spent many years trying to figure out how to work with my brain. I eventually became a teacher and have always been really vocal about my learning differences. As a result I have found that so many people over the years have talked to me about their own or their children’s brain differences. I love these conversations because as an adult, I now see the way my brain works as my strongest asset, so I am happy to talk about it. I know I didn’t always feel that way and I respect that some people feel really differently in learning that they or a loved one have a brain that works a little differently, whatever that actual diagnosis might be. This project is not necessarily about people whose brains work differently, it more about understanding how your brain functions and works with other people who’s brains may work the same or different then yours. I am grateful to all the people who have been willing to fill in the Executive Function self assessment and be part of this project with me. I don’t take it lightly and understand that talking about brain and learning differences can be really hard for a lot of people. One of my hopes for this project is just starting a conversation, putting this out here for myself and my own family but maybe it will also help others too. #100daysofefportraits #efportraits