I
have “special needs” and I share my story through my blog and poetry.
This
book started as my blog.
I
wanted to make it bigger so more people can read it.
I
hope it helps people who feel alone, misunderstood, or not seen.
In
this book I will be open and honest.
I
want to connect with you, the reader.
This
book is not just about conditions.
It
is about people – our lives, our struggles, our successes, and our
humanity.
This book represents a significant contribution to understanding disability
and mental health. It provides a personal perspective on how disability
affects daily life, and it explores the essential support systems that help
people thrive.
The contents of this book outline a step-by-step journey:
Starting
with basic definitions of learning disabilities and mental health.
Moving
into in-depth sections on specific conditions such as dyslexia,
dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism.
Covering
vital mental health topics including anger, anxiety, depression,
suicide awareness, mentoring, and counseling.
The structure is intentional:
Begin
with foundations –
understanding the key terms and ideas.
Build
toward detail –
exploring specific conditions and lived experiences.
Conclude
with support and solutions –
showing practical strategies, systems, and real-life approaches.
This approach makes the book both educational and accessible,
suitable for readers who are new to these topics as well as those who are
seeking deeper insights.
Hello, my name is Sara Jane Gorman.
I live with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety, Epilepsy, and Depression. These experiences have shaped who I am, and they have inspired me to write my very first book.
Since 2007, I have been sharing my story online. My original blog was called Sara Revealed (sararevealed.blogspot.com). Today, it has grown into Sara’s Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness Blog, which focuses on raising awareness, breaking down barriers, and celebrating strengths.
About the Book
I am currently writing a book on Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness.
The book is for:
Students – in school, college, or university.
Families, parents, and carers – who want to better understand and support their loved ones.
Professionals – teachers, social workers, health workers, and anyone working in education, care, or mental health.
The wider community – anyone interested in learning and building inclusion.
Why This Book Matters
Living with disability and mental illness brings real challenges – difficulties with learning, communication, and everyday life. But there are also strengths: creativity, resilience, talents, and achievements.
My aim is to show both sides:
The struggles that many people face.
The strengths that shine through – in careers, hobbies, the arts, and everyday acts of courage.
By sharing my own experiences alongside wider understanding, I hope this book will:
Encourage awareness.
Build empathy.
Support inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Stay Connected
If you’d like to follow my journey, please visit my blog: Sara’s Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness Blog
🌐 sararevealed.blogspot.com
I’d also love for you to:
Share this newsletter with anyone who may be interested.
Suggest groups, schools, or libraries that might benefit from hearing about this project.
Keep in touch for updates when the book is ready to publish.
Thank you for supporting my work and for helping raise awareness of learning disabilities and mental health.
