Doctor's diagnosis: Asperger's. I'm still human.
Backstory
When I was 5 I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. For those of you who don't know what that is it's basically where I don't fully understand social cues and I tend to not do very well in social situations. For example, if someone was using sarcasm sometimes I wouldn't understand that it's sarcasm. It was very hard to deal with at first. And I've come a long way since then with all the doctors I've seen and all the money my parents have spent on my treatment. For those of you who think Asperger's is a disease it's not. Asperger's is a language disorder. It has to do with your brain and how it processes communication. Also, there is no "cure". On a daily basis I deal with a lot bullying. I feel like they're verbally abusing me. I hear things like freak, idiot, stupid and a lot of other stuff. During my freshman and sophomore year the verbal abuse got so bad to the point that I was on probation for truancy, or not going to school. Halfway through my second semester I switched schools. Now I'm at Lanier Career Academy and I'm doing much better. I’m even graduation a year early! With less bullying I am now doing much better! by LynnGlenn in Six-Word Memoirs on Mar 13, 2013 | 
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NumbrOneAunt says,
i'm really glad you were able to switch schools - and good for you, graduating a year early! does this mean college is next? you might want to check a memoir i wrote: "lizzie's beauty triumphs over internet ugliness." the backstory explains a bit about lizzie velasquez and includes a link to an "it gets better" video about bullying that lizzie made. best of luck to you!TheAngstyPoet says,
Yay for switching schools!!!Even though there's no cure, it gets better with time. My sister has Asperger's and she's come a long way from where she used to be. What I've noticed is that relationships can start out rocky. However people with Asperger's once comfortable in their relationship, things just work themselves out.
I'm glad you're doing better LynnGlenn
Mourningdove says,
I have a 27 year old son with Asperger. I'm glad you are doing better!notjustagirlintheworld says,
With time the people around will (hopefully) grow up and you will develop compensatory skills. You have already become and a godd advocate for yourself! Keep it up and you will find a many, many small ways to compensate for the skills you that do not come as easily to you as others. Never forget that every single person has struggles no matter how 'perfect'their life seems to you and often the person who treats you most badly feels most badly about themselves.KharisJo says,
my 24yo son is high functioning autistic. Like yourself he endured bulllying at high school, but he has a strong sense of his own worth. He is developing friendships through a couple of different community groups he belongs to and is developing work skills in the areas that he enjoys. Life has been much better for him after school because he drives and has a job. Bullying is awful and I hope you will find some friends who will appreciate you for the lovely person you obviously are.SheFearsNone says,
Thank you for this! My little brother just got diagnosed, and it has been hard for me to see how his behaviors affect how people treat him and how little society does to include people as gifted as he is. It's good to hear that he isn't alone!LynnGlenn says,
Thanks for all the comments guys! and for helping me stay positive!canadafreeze says,
Thank you for sharing your story. I worked with a very bright young man with Asperger's for two years, and he really opened the eyes and hearts of those around him. Congratulations of the feature, too.JAD says,
Inspiring story. Wishng you well.jl333 says,
Thanks for sharing your story. Bullying is never okay under any circumstance...sorry that you've had to endure bullies . I hope things get better for you.EnMasse says,
I heard of Asperger's but didn't know it was a language disorder. Thank you for sharing your story. And I'm sorry that unfortunately there are people around who can't respect others properly no matter the circumstances. Ignore it as best you can. They only show their own ignorance and lack of manners.L2L3 says,
Congrats on the featured backstory. Re: Asperger's...amazing what a difference environment can make.Dean6805 says,
Well done with both the Six and the backstory, LynnGlenn. I wish you all the best in life!kathi_wright says,
i also thank you for sharing your story and explaining about this being a language disorder. i wasn't aware of that fact. bullying is never alright. but look at you - you can be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. pay no heed to the bullying factors!AbsentMindedWannaBe says,
I'm so glad you didn't give up because of those silly people you met.Stay strong and focused and be sure that everyone get mocked and laughed at, but successful ones are those whose confidence and faith keep them going. Tthanks for sharing this inspiring story.