I had a conversation with a dear friend this morning who was told all through childhood she didn’t have any “stick-to-it-ness.” Back then, instead getting guidance and resources for having a great and wandering imagination, individuals were told they had a learning disability. And she is a genius!
Sorry if this is a repeat -- I replied but it seems to have vanished. So many people, especially women, have been told they're lazy, stupid, broken, and in fact they're brilliant. Sadly, it still happens sometimes, I'm sorry it happened to your friend.
I had a conversation with a dear friend this morning who was told all through childhood she didn’t have any “stick-to-it-ness.” Back then, instead getting guidance and resources for having a great and wandering imagination, individuals were told they had a learning disability. And she is a genius!
Sorry if this is a repeat -- I replied but it seems to have vanished. So many people, especially women, have been told they're lazy, stupid, broken, and in fact they're brilliant. Sadly, it still happens sometimes, I'm sorry it happened to your friend.