Exalted: from victim to warrior | Danielle McFarlin | TEDxTucson
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2017
- Coming of age in the sleepy town of Nogales, Arizona, author Danielle McFarlin tells her story of how she transformed the devastating shadows of her early childhood sexual abuse into a path for spiritual warriorhood.
Growing up in the border town of Nogales, Arizona, McFarlin was inspired to use her own journey through abuse and disempowerment to create a new framework for viewing the effects on both men and women in our present day "rape culture." Her memoir, From Wounded to Warrior, propose to serve as a beacon of hope for those who think their life is irreparable, showing them instead, through her own words, how, with courageous and deep self-inquiry, they can shine their own light on the path to healing and wholeness. McFarlin's work aims to create a safe foundation for those who have kept their stories of abuse and shame buried in the shadows.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
still crying and trying to honor the child dying to be heard inside of me. thank you Danielle.
This is such a powerful presentation. I have so much respect for the courage and vulnerability that Danielle displayed on a topic that is so difficult to speak of. Thank you so much!
You sharing this story shows raw vulnerability but it is such an inspiration to see how far you had come from a young scared little girl to a warrior. So much respect for you Danielle, this video can change the lives of so many people.
Very inspiring. After listening to you I don’t feel so bad anymore about the pain, shame, etc after encountering a second narcissist. It’s about the healing and building the bridge to help other “ survivors “ in my case domestic violence. Thanks 😊
Very well done Danielle. With tears and thanks from Lower-Saxony in Germany.
Danielle, I'm emboldened by your courage and your path to the light. As one person gets free and shares their story we all benefit and become freer as well. Thank you so much ❤️
Powerful video!! Thank you, Danielle.
Danielle McFarlin is a true warrior in every sense. Thank you for your courage and your strength to share your inner most being with the world. The Universe surely stands with you and thanks you for the deep healing journey you bravely continue on; and not just for yourself but for others. Your courage encourages others to find their strength to share their story. What a wonderful gift❤️
I am so sorry to hear of your horrific abuse. It is a horrific crime that can cause lifelong injury. I honor your advocacy in raising awareness and protecting children.
You telling your story and shining a light into the universe that shows healing is possible, loving yourself is possible, moving mountains is possible, this is a message that is for the highest good of humanity. May Universe bring you love, peace, kindness as you shine your light and spread this message.
My wife had this happen to her as well, thank you for sharing such a hard topic, love to you and your family and the ones you are on a mission to help! love surrounds you and those in need. keep doing it. It is your life calling.
I'm sorry to hear your wife was affected, Thank you for the love.
What a powerful talk and what are powerful woman ! 🙏🏽
Courageous. Thank you. Much love xoxox
Transparency, acceptance, courage - needed for sustainable change. Thank you Danielle.
Thank you for your inspired and courageous action Danielle, shame is the stick that violent abusive people use to keep us down, there are no more secrets, we all rise with you!
i love you Danille ! the world needs you as you are ! i love you.
Speeeeechless, Such a tough subject, thank you for having the strength to speak about this.
I hope that your brave actions will enable others to speak out and finally demolish the taboo that has been shielding these devious predators. You are amazing Danielle.
You are absolutely amazing, the world needs you to show up.
wonderful poem! Amazing talk!!
POWERFUL! Please keep sharing this message, you are an inspiration to the women and little girls around the globe to stand up and say NO MORE!!
You are such a powerful inspiration to so many. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. Keep up the good work. You are loved by many.
The most moving story ever heard. True respect to her.
Kim Steffgen I hope you didn't took my statement in a wrong sense. I am just very inspired and proud of her . She had suffer so much her entire life and then when so many people lose hope at that point she stood up for herself and for so many other girls out there. That's what I wanted to say.
Kim Steffgen She said that 7 people raped her and she was 3 when it first time happened. That was the moment I felt so sad for her and disgusted by that stupid person who did that to her. She even tried to kill herself and when she mentioned this on her speech I thanked god that she is alive because if there wasn't any person to save her she wouldn't be able to share her courage to those people who are sexually abused but are too afraid to tell anyone. I have huge respect for her because of the fact that she does not want other people to suffer like she did.
You comment moves me to tears, thank you!
Absolutely amazing. The world needs your voice lovely 😘
Amazing, beyond words. You must be an indigo!
Thank you, Having a little girl i am now much more aware of the reality that our kiddos are fragile.
Bless you.
I fear my daughter, who you are fb friends with, has a similar story and I was so vigilant and it still happened. I think I know who one of them is but don't know what to do. He's in the family. She doesn't want to say anything because she can't see his face in her memory. I know this is affecting her life. Thank you for sharing your story, I'm so glad you're alive.
WOW... Such a powerful speach and amazing woman.
Thank you for being so supportive on this journey
WOW!! respect for telling it.
Brave talk. Respect
Thank you for watching
Danielle McFarlin , in my thirty something years of existence this is the first story that resonates with me. Thank you for an inspiring speech. I could not imagine how hard it is to stand up and talk about something so horrifying, and yet I find myself wanting to be in that crowd with you, standing up, speaking up.. I think this is it : the moment I claim my life back. Thank you ...
Loubna K. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Please feel free to email me mcfarlin.d@gmail.com
I love you sistar! WARRIOR of light.
Warrior!
Your courage is inspiring and I love you.
I love you too ♥🐆
Love you!!
It has taken me fifty years to get to the complete breakdown, the moment when I thought I could face eternity just to stop the pain! Then came the reality that f@@k no! I will not give up what is left of me so that a bunch of worthless bullies and cowards from my past can sleep well. I know they wait for that day when their crimes will be safe, I will never give them that.
OUTSTANDING... end this bullshit that happens ! @ #sexualabuse
Whoa!
Or we report it, we're not believed even by our closest family who should nurture and protect us, and they have family in LE so they get away with it, we go back to that situation (which is much much worse b/c you ratted).
Occupy The Getty then I will believe this.