Jamie Oliver shared that he was pulled from regular classes to attend special education due to being teased for his dyslexia, recalling the experience with strong emotion.
Oh my gosh, I just learned something so heartbreaking about him! Apparently, growing up, he didn’t even *know* what was going on. He struggled so much in school, and for years he genuinely felt like a total failure because of it. It just makes my heart ache knowing how much he battled internally, completely unaware of the real reason why things were so difficult. It explains so much, honestly!
Dyslexia is a frequent learning challenge that can make it hard to read, write, and spell, and also affects how information is processed.
Jamie shared that school was tough for him, but he felt fortunate to find his love for cooking when he was young – it became his lifelong passion.
He explained that school was very difficult for him. He was frequently pulled out of regular classes for special education, and his classmates often teased him because of it.
I managed to stay positive because I had cooking to focus on after school. It gave me a sense of purpose, boosted my confidence, and helped me believe in myself and my value, even at a young age.
‘I was lucky. What school eroded away, I found in the kitchen.’
Oh my gosh, you guys, I just heard him talking about it! He’s releasing a cookbook series for the *tiniest* foodies – little ones between two and four years old! It’s called ‘Little Food Library,’ and honestly, I’m already obsessed. A cookbook for babies and toddlers? He’s just the sweetest! I can’t wait to get my hands on it and start making everything for… well, for everyone’s kids, of course! It’s going to be amazing!
On October 9th, his first four books will be available globally, offering kids easy-to-follow recipes to cook with their parents.
Jamie has spoken about being bullied as a child, recalling being called names like ‘stupid dunce’ at school. He also shared that his learning difficulties made him feel inadequate and unintelligent.
Jamie recently revealed that his wife, Jools, is neurodivergent, and that some of their children have also received similar diagnoses.
He shared on Davina McCall’s podcast, Begin Again, that Jools’ health issues sometimes make things ‘very difficult’ for them.
Jamie explained to Davina that she intentionally keeps a low profile and acts as a steady, supportive presence for everyone else.
She’s a remarkably intuitive, kind, and funny person – I adore her. While I can’t speak for her directly, she experiences neurodiversity, which adds both richness and difficulty to her life.
There are definitely good things, but she’s really shaped who we are. I’m so thankful for Jools, and she’s a wonderful mother.
Neurodivergent refers to people whose brains work in ways that differ from what’s considered typical. This includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Jamie first met Jools when he was just 18 years old, with the pair saying ‘I do’ in 2000.
In 2023, the couple reaffirmed their commitment to each other with a beautiful vow renewal ceremony in the Maldives, shared with their children.
The television personality has five children: daughters Poppy, 23, Daisy, 22, and Petal, 16, and sons Buddy, 14, and River, 8.
Jamie shared that he and his wife, Jools, talk about their kids every night before bed and have realized the children’s behavior often stems from simply seeing things from a different perspective.
He told The Sunday Times that understanding each child’s unique qualities helps you become a more effective parent.
Jamie joked about the chaos at home, describing his family life as ‘bonkers’. He explained it’s like having four people with different ways of thinking all trying to talk at once during dinner.
He added that he believes views on neurodiversity differ between generations, with older people often thinking they didn’t experience similar challenges when they were younger.
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