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Redefining Strength: Living Life with MG | Hande Özcan | TEDxUskudar American Academy Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-21 15:32
Okay, it all started when I was only 14 years old. I was in a parkour activity joined by my peers, my friends, and my family. We had a simple task.We were all lined up and when your turn came up, you were supposed to start running. Running as fast as you can and grabbing a ball and toss it to the person next to you. Very simple, right.And when it was my turn, I started running just like everybody else. But then something happened. I trembled upon something and then I fell fell down to the ground instantly.H ...
Psoriasis: Beyond the Skin into the Soul | Ritika Jayaprakash | TEDxHeritage HS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-03 14:59
Imagine waking up one day and looking at yourself in the mirror and seeing your reflection covered in scales of red and silver. Your skin is burning, itching, and never seems to calm down. But what hurts the most isn't the physical pain.It's the whispered comments, the judgmental stairs, and the unsolicited advice that make you feel like a walking exhibit. This is the reality for millions of people living with psoriasis, a chronic immune mediated condition often misunderstood as just a skin disorder. To beg ...