I'm joined today by Michelle Steiner, who talks about her life having been diagnosed in kindergarten with dyscalculia, visual perception issues and limited hand dexterity.
Although being supported by family and involved professionals, Michelle was regularly told that she would be unable to excel academically due to her disabilities, despite an aptitude for reading and writing that marked her out from her peers. This was in conjunction with struggles to fit in socially and find her 'tribe' at a time of life when seeking to define our place in the world.
Having found a group of people with who she could connect and a strong desire to succeed rather than just accept the limitations placed upon her by others, Michelle succeeded in getting into university, completing her Bachelor's Degree, becoming a photographer and also a published writer.
Michelle's story is one of overcoming challenges and digging deep, while highlighting the importance of support, empathy and listening to the individual - the importance of taking someone on their qualities rather than just following accepted definitions shows us the power of belief in oneself, particularly when cheered on.
Check out Michelle's work on the links below:
Meet Michelle Steiner: Conquering Disabilities, Inspiring Many! ⋆ The Writing KingFacebookTurning You Can’t into I Did: Overcoming Barriers with Disabilities - Aspergers StudioWhen I'm 'Caught in the Act' of Having a Learning DisabilityAvailable on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4aAdbPrTjEEnwco5jII65U?si=d2d00e410fcc4e03
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-harmony-time-to-talk/id1792776061