Like a disco ball's fragments casting light in unexpected directions, Esteban's journey of coming out to his parents illuminates universal truths about identity, acceptance, and transformation. Through his deeply personal story of shattering belief and perception, to rebuild family relationships, he reveals how our preconceptions often limit our ability to truly see one another in all our complexity and beauty. Drawing powerful parallels between what we perceive in the mirror to that of the scattered reflections of a disco ball, Esteban demonstrates how embracing vulnerability and letting go of rigid perspectives can lead to deeper connections and a more authentic life for both ourselves and those we love. Georgia Goff has long been interested in the power of stories and how we tell them. After being diagnosed with Endometriosis, she developed a deep interest in the world of women’s issues, advocacy, and, most specifically, menstruation. Georgia Goff is a recent graduate from Whitworth University where she received her bachelor’s in history. During the research she conducted in this program, Georgia combined her interests in menstruation and storytelling to highlight the complexities of menstruation through the lenses of faith, economics, politics, technology, and more.Currently, Georgia is working on her Master’s in Teaching through Whitworth University and hopes to someday become a history professor. When she is not studying, Georgia can be found watching movies, spending time with her family and friends, or trying to make up for all of the sleep she lost in college. 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