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Author: Jodie Knowles

Confessions of a Special Ed Kid Confessions of a Special Ed Kid

Confessions of a Special Ed Kid

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I grew up watching day and nighttime talk shows like Oprah, Phil Donahue, 20/20, and Dateline. I read a lot of biographies about legendary public figures, activists, artist, rebels, and missionaries. Looking back, I can see that at an early age I was searching to hear my story. I wanted to see and hear it, for it to validate my experience and more importantly create a sense of identification. I wa...