You'll never see me walking around with my shirt off telling you how many basil leaves are going into my scrambled eggs.

Even if I have 8 pack abs.

Inviting you into my kitchen half-dressed on video ain't my style.

When I first started creating dyslexia content, it was like walking through a maze blindfolded.

I watched vids, read articles and bought courses on "How to This" and "How to That".

THOUGHT MCNUGGETS

A lot of the material focused on getting people to know, like and trust you.

I'd never had a hard time with this in real life but the internet is different.

Online, attention spans are measured in seconds.

Success in thumbs pointing up.

And likeability in hearts.

The world loves Thought McNuggets.

But I forged ahead.

Made my share of mistakes.

Met some incredible people.

And eventually realized the obvious.

I'm not dancing for my supper.

I tried it.

And though I may have moves like Jagger.

It wasn't me.

Just like I had to figure out what kind of content creator I'd be…

You get to own what kind of dyslexic you are:

Public, private, or somewhere in between.

WHAT’S THE PLAN?

If you're leaning toward disclosing dyslexia, walk through this first.

• Where are you coming out - at work? 
  

• On LinkedIn? Only Fans? TikTok? 
  

• What are you even gonna say and what do you expect to gain?
  

• Who's going to see the news and how will this affect your current relationships? 
  

• What does this mean for your job right now or for that upcoming interview next month? 
  

• If changing jobs soon, how does coming out influence your future employment opportunities?

WHY ASK WHY?

When thinking about coming out…

What's the rush anyway?

There's really no obligation.

Until you can articulate the Reasons.

Is this helping or hurting you? 

CURTAINS & CARPETS  

Here's what’s not being shared enough. 

Sometimes those companies with neuro-friendly statements and rainbow branding? 

They say dyslexic thinking is an asset. 

Sixty percent of HR leaders will tell you just that. 

Yet only six percent of dyslexic employees actually feel recognized at work. CITE 

The curtains don’t match the carpet.

The reality is that once you're “out”, some companies might treat you differently. 

The support you expected doesn't materialize or is short-lived.

Or, you might even become a target. 

Ironically, you could end up worse off than when you were unidentified. 

SPECIAL 

The world deserves whichever part of you, you're prepared to share.

As dyslexic, you're heart-centered, empathetic and have a deep sense of justice.

The social media phenomenon of documenting your life and sharing everything is played-out.

Don't get me wrong…

Showing your vulnerability is cool. 

It's how humans connect; through our shared struggles.

But you don't need to reveal every fiber of yourself to be liked, trusted or understood.

Keep some of YOU for your squad and loved ones.

That's what makes those relationships special.

Your people have earned access to parts of you that the world hasn't.

OWN YOUR LEX 

You are an acquired taste.

And that’s a good thing.

Unique, cautious and bold in your own right.

You decide the whos, whats, whens and hows of your dyslexia

Personal or public dyslexia? 

That's your call.

Not social media's and definitely not your company's.

Not even your well-meaning friends who think you "should" come out.

Don't rush into being who you're not for someone else's convenience.

Come out, come out wherever you are….

Only when you're good and ready.

OWN YOUR LEX.

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