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Hello. When I started first grade, I was told that I was retarded and would never be able to get past sixth grade. I am a lacking in intellect yet through long and difficult times of many trials and tribulations I have been able to do what the professionals all said was impossible. I received my PhD in Psychology on June 28th, 2008. I may not have a high IQ; in fact I know I don't. It didn't stop me. I am proud to be retarded! I read at a fourth grade level at 250 wpm with 85% comprehension. I'll quote a line from a movie. It's from Forest Gump; "My momma says stupid is as stupid does." And my mom told me that same quote. So my friends look for the potential in all people, not their inability as the term disability contradicts our abilities.
Derek; Thank you for your inspiration and showing the world that special people like us hold beauty at the highest level in everyone around us even though some choose to incite their fear of our abilities because they can’t understand what exquisiteness is. From one beautiful person to another; I love you man.
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