After being “kicked out” of Onoway, my mom had trouble finding me a new school. The best option for me involved a 3 bus transfer. This could not work because buses were always a problem for me. I often was left standing in the hall for the ride, while there are 10 seats with only one person in each. No one would let me sit with them. This obviously would not work. But later we found an outreach in Stony Plain. Since I started here things have been going great. I have a bunch of friends and I am able to keep them. I grew up and learned how to behave in a more socially acceptable manner, meanwhile still being me, with all my quirks.
The system is more acceptable for me. I don’t have classes so I can work on my courses on my own time, as fast or as slow as I need to. I am marked rather, not by being exactly right in one’s opinion, but whether my work makes sense or not. This is good because, in math, I often alter equations to be more understandable for me. I am good at math, but not following the equation exactly, even though there are other usable equations, left me with almost failing marks, even though all my final answers were exactly correct. I can learn better here when there are other options of how to learn, and because there are fewer people, and more time from the teachers for help.
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I think your blogs are amazing. Perhaps one day you will publish a book and the public will be inspired by your story and your thoughts. Your blog on bullying really made me stop and think. We are always trying to help the victims get through it. But I don't think there are enough unbullied people who take a strong stand in their community and set the standard.
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