An Open Letter

Dear Teacher,

I hope you are doing great! Teacher, I wanted to meet you and discuss something that has been making me anxious lately. I'm writing this letter to you because I feel that you are the only person who can relate to me and understand what I'm going through right now.

I have a condition called dysgraphia, and it's making it very difficult for me to cope with academics in class. It affects my ability to write and express myself clearly. I have many ideas in my head, but they don’t look right when I try to put them down on paper.

I've been trying very hard to write spelling correctly but still, I make lots of spelling errors. No one at home understands my situation, and it's even harder at school because it feels like nobody gets it there either. I feel very lonely. I try my best to complete the writing assignments on time, but it feels like I'm always struggling to put my thoughts into complete sentences. My written content consists of a lot of spelling errors, sometimes I have trouble recalling how letters are formed. My teachers would comment that I omitted words from sentences, sometimes the order of the words in the sentences was not correct or I would write “b” instead of “d” or “u” instead of “n”.

I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been frustrated and ended up with notes complete with tears or broken lines. When I write my thoughts down on paper, they just will not come out the way I want them to. It's frustrating to see other students effortlessly writing their essays while I desperately try to work hard. I worry that it might affect my results.

 I need help. I need someone who will take the time to understand what I'm going through and give me the support and guidance I desperately need. I am trying very hard, but it is something beyond my control. I want to improve myself, and I know I can do it, but I cannot do it alone.

Are there any strategies that can help me overcome my challenges with dysgraphia? Perhaps we can find alternatives to traditional writing instruction or use assistive technology that can make the writing process a little easier for me. Writing is very challenging for me; it feels like a mountain that’s tough to climb.

I'm sharing my thoughts with you because I believe that you care about your students. I hope you can understand what I’m going through and support me and guide me. I desperately need your help right now. Even simple things like extra time or detailed instructions can make a world of difference. It would mean the world to me to have someone beside me who can empathize and give the right support to overcome my challenges.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Your support would make a significant difference in my life, and I'm eager to discuss this further with you.

Sincerely,

Your student

*If you feel your child needs help, do not hesitate to seek professional support.

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