Lived Experiences

Everyone's journey is different. These stories share personal experiences from across the defence community. They are not official guidance. They are individual perspectives intended to help others feel understood, informed and less alone.

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Lisa Hodge, founding member and Co Chair of the Defence Dyslexia Network

Lisa Hodge

Civil Servant

Lisa shares being diagnosed with dyslexia at 32, growing up undiagnosed, and helping lead the Defence Dyslexia Network.

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Staff Sergeant Kirk Davis sharing his lived experience of dyslexia in the British Army

Staff Sergeant Kirk Davis

British Army

A serving Staff Sergeant's perspective on dyslexia, belonging, imposter syndrome, masking, and building confidence throughout an Army career.

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Symon Smith sharing his lived experience of dyslexia and military service

Symon Smith

British Army Veteran

A British Army veteran reflects on growing up with dyslexia, succeeding through education and military service, and why supporting future generations matters.

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