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Dyslexia Quote by Nolan Ryan

“When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that.…” quote by Nolan Ryan — Download Open image

“When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories about what you feel like on the inside.”

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