Ayağıma Sağlık | Buket Durmuş | TEDxKayseri Fen Lisesi
Hayat, bazen en sade anlarda bizi en derin sorularla baş başa bırakır. Bir sabah, bir kelime, bir bakış ya da içimizde yankılanan bir cümle... Buket Durmuş’un hayatında da bu sade ama etkili anlar, kendiyle ve çevresiyle kurduğu bağı yeniden düşünmesine neden olmuş.Bu konuşmasında Buket Durmuş, zamanla dönüşen bir farkındalık halini, kendini anlama ve hayata farklı bir yerden bakabilme sürecini içtenlikle paylaşıyor. Her deneyimin bir iz bıraktığını, bu izlerin de insanı hem kendine hem başkalarına yaklaştırabileceğini anlatıyor.Buket Durmuş’un hikâyesi; herkesin kendi yolculuğunda farklı duraklarla karşılaştığını, ama durup baktığımızda bu durakların aslında bizi biz yapan yerler olduğunu hatırlatıyor. Anlatırken sadece yaşadıklarını değil, onlarla nasıl barıştığını da aktarıyor. Kimi zaman sustuklarımızın, içimizde kalanların da bir sesi, bir duygusu olduğunu fark ettiriyor.Bu konuşma; kendini tanımaya çalışan, geçmişin yüklerini hafifletmeye niyet eden, bazen yönünü kaybetmiş ama içindeki sesi duymaya cesaret eden herkes için… Buket Durmuş was born with a congenital condition that resulted in the absence of shinbones and toes. This caused her to walk by dragging her feet on the ground for 35 years. However, thanks to her determination and perseverance, she excelled in her education and achieved her dream of becoming an English teacher.Despite the difficulties she faced, Buket Durmuş made a life-changing decision. About three months ago, she underwent surgery at a private hospital in Adana, where her legs were amputated below the knee and prosthetics were fitted. Thanks to this operation, she experienced the joy of taking her first steps after 35 years.Buket Durmuş, who continues her teaching career at Kayseri Develi İMKB Science High School, aims to reunite with her students after her recovery process. She also intends to participate in projects that will help other disabled individuals hold on to life.Buket Durmuş's story stands out as a symbol of perseverance, determination, and hope. 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
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