After careful consideration, the winner is...
Medic_Wheat! Your story had a consistent focus, little focus on gaming, more focus on your personal life and career. I also identify with you as a premature baby. I had other delays instead of dyslexia however, that took me years to overcome. You used the tools you were given and made an impressive career and family for yourself. PM me for your address.
Dicer with 2nd place, for having the balls to tell such a strange tale about his blue balls.
No prize but bragging rights.