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TEDx

Grey Area - Discovering my Identity

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

Explore an adoptee's journey of self-discovery in this TEDx talk. Delve into sociological and psychological research, combined with personal anecdotes, to understand the complex process of identity formation. Follow the speaker's transformation from desperately seeking answers about her identity to embracing the power of self-definition. Gain insights into the challenges faced by adoptees, particularly those with international backgrounds, and learn how perceptions shape reality. Discover the importance of accepting personal complexity and finding contentment in one's unique identity. Reflect on the universal struggle of self-understanding and the empowering realization that the root of identity lies within oneself.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who am I
Perception
Perception is Reality
Returning to my Roots

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