Growing up, I was homeschooled due to my dyslexia being an "issue". As I thought about careers, I knew I wanted to teach; however I feared coming across someone like myself in that setting and not being able to help. I got Licensed through Davis Dyslexia Association International, because I wanted to help those that I could easily relate to. When I was 13, I was unable to read. I would get nauseous at the idea of reading in front of anyone. I spent many hours crying at the kitchen table with my parents trying to get me to read. If I did read, I retained none of the information. It was often the simple words that I couldn't comprehend and that made a huge impact on my self-esteem as a teenager. Completing this program as a teen changed more than my reading abilities. It changed my life as a whole. My confidence increased to be able to do and understand daily tasks. In some way, I felt the lights come on in my head. Everyday things became more simple and were no longer a burden or overwhelming. If it was not for the Davis program I would not have more mind space to enjoy the little things in life; such as spending quality time with my husband and dog while being outdoors.