Brianna’s speech delves into the complex emotions surrounding the loss of friendships—a universal yet often painful experience. However, rather than viewing falling out with friends as purely negative, she explores how these moments of change can serve as valuable opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Through reflection and insight, she challenges the idea of friendship loss as an ending, instead framing it as a transformative experience that reveals more about who we are and who we are becoming. Brianna is a current student at NCSSM 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