The power of speaking up about domestic abuse | Simran Garcha | TEDxSurrey
Simran Garcha shares her transformative journey from a childhood marred by domestic violence and silence to a life of healing and advocacy. Raised in a South Asian family where silence was equated with strength, she unpacks the personal and cultural costs of suppressing truth. Through therapy and self-expression, she found resilience and launched initiatives like Simupstart, a mental health platform for teens, and GenConnect, fostering intergenerational understanding. Simran’s story underscores the power of speaking up, breaking cycles of trauma, and building community. Viewers will learn how courage and connection can dismantle silence and inspire healing, creating a culture where every voice is valued and heard. Co-founder of Nonprofit GenConnect, UBC student studying GRSJ (Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice)Simran is a passionate advocate for breaking the silence surrounding intergenerational trauma in South Asian communities. By sharing her personal story of resilience and battle against silence, it’s her mission to foster empathy and mutual healing for those who have endured similar pain. Mental health does not discriminate or look the same for everyone, and through her work, Simran aims to empower others to reclaim their voices to break the cycles of trauma and repression.
She developed Simupstart, a mental health resource platform that offers accessible support for youth to share their stories and find community, reminding them they are not alone. Simran is also the co-founder of GenConnect, a non-profit that bridges generations by fostering meaningful connections between youth and seniors.As a student majoring in Gender, Racial, and Social Justice at UBC and minoring in Psychology, Simran's academic and personal experiences deeply inform her advocacy. She speaks for herself and the countless others whose voices have been drowned out by fear and cultural stigma. 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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