In 2017, Kristy Wallace's son, Paddy, was diagnosed with a brain tumour, leading to severe health challenges, including blindness. After a painful period of feeling like a victim, Kristy found inspiration in a quote by Viktor Frankl, which motivated her to shift her narrative toward gratitude. She began recognizing small blessings during hospital stays, eventually leading to the “Patrick Wallace Gratitude Project,” a film celebrating their journey and the support they received. By fostering high expectations for Paddy, Kristy aims to change societal narratives about disabilities, demonstrating that positive narratives can transform lives and promote inclusivity and understanding A high school teacher of Society and Culture and French, Kristy has a background in International Relations and worked for several years as a Refugee Resettlement Case Worker in Wagga Wagga.Kristy is a passionate educator with a commitment to social inclusion and wellbeing. With the support of Murrumbidgee Health grants she coordinated the first ‘Braille Bombing’ event in regional Australia to promote awareness and inclusion for people with vision impairment in her community. She has also created and facilitated resilience and wellbeing workshops for adolescents and their parents in the Riverina.Kristy enjoys raising her three children in the peace and quiet of the family farm and spending time up the paddock soaking in the beauty of nature and making memories. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx