Overcoming the ‘wrong’ letter: When one letter changes everything.

This week, I had the privilege of working with an incredible adult client who has battled dyslexia her entire life. For years, she kept her challenges hidden from family and friends, pouring immense energy into concealing just how difficult it has been for her to comprehend what she reads.

I was confident that we could make progress together, but what I didn’t anticipate was the deep emotional connection tied to her learning challenges. During her programme, we noticed she was consistently struggling with the letter “W.” No matter how we approached it, something just wasn’t clicking.

I asked if she associated any emotion with that letter, and her reaction surprised us both. As we worked through the process, the realisation hit: she had unconsciously tied the letter “W” to being “wrong.” It was a word she’d heard repeatedly—throughout her school years and even into her employment—leaving a lasting, negative imprint.

This moment was a powerful reminder of how deeply emotional trauma and learning challenges are intertwined. How often do we hear the word “wrong”? And what lasting effects does it have?

It’s food for thought, especially as you listen to this week’s YouTube video: Can Emotional Trauma Cause Dyslexia? Explore this connection further by checking out the link below.