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Marijke (63) diagnosed as gifted last year: A whole new world opened up for me

Marijke (63) diagnosed as gifted last year: A whole new world opened up for me

At the age of 63, Marijke unexpectedly received a diagnosis of being highly gifted. This discovery has inspired her to seek a career path that better aligns with her personality and to embrace a new chapter in her life.

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