I was diagnosed with dyslexia in middle school. Now I’m starting college and asked my parents for the form basically confirming from the doctor that, yes I am dyslexic, for the disability services for my university. My father refused to give it to me, saying mental illnesses aren’t real and just used as excuses. I went to the student health center for help, and the lovely woman at the counter got me an appointment with a nearby eye doctor. Went there and got a new form, and the doctor even added the fact that I had been initially diagnoses in Middle School. Take that dad.