From Victim to Survivor - Find Your X but First, Find Your -Wh-Y

Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Lauren Book, an internationally recognized child advocate and survivor of childhood trauma. Discover how Book transformed her experiences of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse into a driving force for change and personal growth. Learn about her journey from victim to survivor to thriver, and how she found her purpose by confronting her darkest moments. Gain insights into the importance of addressing root causes of behaviors and decisions, both personally and in society's approach to child protection issues. Understand the significance of finding one's "X" (driving force) by first uncovering the "Y" (underlying reasons). Hear from a best-selling author, former classroom teacher, and founder of the Lauren's Kids Foundation as she shares her mission to prevent child sexual abuse through education and awareness. Be inspired by Book's resilience and her efforts to create a comprehensive sexual prevention education curriculum used worldwide. Reflect on the power of turning personal trauma into a catalyst for positive change and advocacy.

From Victim to Survivor: Find Your X…but First, Find Your (Wh)Y? | Lauren Book | TEDxOxford