Gifted/2e Women – A Series of Stories

When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? I always knew I was different. I think the harshest realization was as a teen when the group of teens at our church made fun of me. I always thought it was for other reasons than being gifted. I was more interested in reading than boys or …

This story is told anonymously. I have given the author the name of Julia (not her real name). When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? Probably around 3rd or 4th grade. I had lots of trouble making friends after moving across the country. When did you understand that it was …

When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? There was never a single moment of awareness, but more of an ever-present sense of being different. Without an understanding of what made me different, I experienced an inner belief that there was a core part of what makes up an individual that …

What does it mean to be a gifted woman? What does it mean to be a twice-exceptional gifted woman? Gifted isn't being smart and getting good grades. Gifted isn't necessarily about being very good at something. Giftedness is a neurological condition that impacts every aspect of a person's life. Giftedness presents people with a unique set of …

When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? My first memories of being different were of being rejected. I remember sitting on the floor of a school classroom working on a group project and the other kids making it very clear they thought I was different, and that different was not …