When I was 17 I was assessed for dyslexia. The test results showed that it was very likely that I am dyslexic. This didn't bother me much because the symptoms I have are so mild that I barely notice them. Sometimes I doubt the diagnosis and wonder if dyscalculia might be a better fit.
Anyway, what upset me more and worries me is that on one of the sub-test I scored very poorly which, to quote, "is indicative of a low fluid intelligence".
Fluid intelligence relates to our ability to problem solve. It is different from simply knowing lots of things, which is crystallized intelligence.
This is upsetting to me because compared to my three siblings I have achieved the least. And my Dad has always valued intelligence.
Please, don't tell me that this isn't important. How would you like to be told you have low intelligence, even if it is only true under exam-like conditions? Even if you know you're aren't stupid, there will be times when something like this makes you doubt yourself because it had been typed out in black and white.
Why can't I at least be as smart as my siblings?