A Morning Brew of Thoughts: The Hero's Journey of a Neurodivergent Creator

Good morning, dear readers,

Matt Ivey here from the Dyslexic AI newsletter, welcoming you to another overcast morning that's just perfect for storytelling. As I sit here, sipping my 5 o'clock morning coffee, the world is quiet, and my thoughts are loud, brimming with ideas and the warmth of a new day.

Today's tale began in the early hours, where the best stories often do, with the aroma of fresh coffee and the clack of keys as companions. Now, midmorning, with a switch to decaf (we all have our limits), I'm putting the final touches on this piece, ready to share it with you.

In an ideal world, my content would fly out to you at 5 AM sharp, or even be crafted the day before. But let's be real – the beauty of creation doesn't always stick to a schedule. And that's okay. I revel in the process, the unhurried rhythm of assembling these thoughts. It's a dance of creativity and expression that doesn't rush to the beat of conventional deadlines.

This approach might mean you don't get my stories at the crack of dawn. But what you do get is the essence of a neurodivergent mind at work – unbound, authentic, and a little bit unpredictable. It's a journey, my hero's journey, and I'm inviting you to join me on it.

So, as I take another sip and hit 'send', I hope you find a piece of yourself in these words. Whether you're neurodivergent or simply appreciate a different perspective, remember that our paths are unique, and our stories are worth the wait.

Spelling Be Damned: The Unseen Battles of a Neurodivergent Mind

Just yesterday, something pretty relatable happened. I was flipping through my inbox when one particular email caught my eye – a newsletter I subscribe to. The writer behind it was sharing their "oops" moment, a spelling and grammar error that caught the disapproving gaze of their boss. Can you imagine the horror?

But here's the kicker – as a neurodivergent person, their experience struck a chord with me. Spelling might as well be my arch-nemesis. I find myself waging a war on words, where constructing a single paragraph feels like an eternity because I'm scrutinizing and correcting every sentence.

I bet many of you get it. We churn out these mistakes by the dozen, and it's something the general public rarely grasps. It's like we're wearing an invisibility cloak, desperately trying to mask the typos and hoping we don't get outed for the errors that seem to flow as naturally as our thoughts.

Yet, despite the stealth mode, I've definitely felt the sting of judgment. It's become part of my narrative – this hero's journey through the realm of relentless proofreading and constant edits.

But here's what I realized: there's value in these vulnerable moments and power in sharing them. They're threads in the larger tapestry of our experiences that many of us silently relate to. By putting these stories out there, I hope to build bridges with others who wear the same cloak and who understand the struggle of spelling and the pressure it brings.

So, let's talk about it – the good, the bad, the misspelled. Because our journeys, filled with backspaces and red squiggly lines, are not just solitary treks. They're shared paths towards acceptance, understanding, and community.

Drop me a comment if this hits home for you, or share your own tale of overcoming these everyday hurdles. Let's celebrate the diversity in the way our brains are wired.

Warm regards and happy reading,
Matt Ivey

P.S. Stay tuned for more musings and adventures from the Dyslexic AI newsletter. Your support means the world, and together, we'll continue to explore the hero's journey that is life.