Turning Childhood Loss & Trauma into a Superpower | Emma McSkelly | TEDxDoncaster

[@daehyeonchu74]

Was a really sweet moment to see Emma reconnect with her dad and have the space in her heart to forgive him and acknowledge the beautiful aspects of her dad.

[@naz5oy]

Sweet to see how people use there trauma as a driving force to better their life.

[@하은마-b8haunnop9]

One of the best talks i’ve heard in a long time Emma.

[@Mimi-zl7sm]

I think a lot of people can relate to Emma's fear as a child of grown ups and the world.

[@YeopMyung]

My childhood was AMAZING, my parents weren’t perfect but i had alot of joy and happiness and feel sad you went through this Emma.

[@jxblack34]

Emma, i don’t know you but i love this talk !

[@emalarue]

Thank you, I’m glad you like!

[@KaileySingleton]

I use fear as fuel, as fuel for motivation to actually do something about it . make moves, take action, go for it !!

[@emalarue]

100%

[@anthonyworth9292]

So will I after watching this

[@ingght]

Got me in the feels , especially finding your mum part. Thanks for sharing this. x

[@peodijeong]

Confidence and belief can be developed over time with the right people and the right self talk but it’s a process . You are proof !

[@imminho32]

Really enjoyed your talk. It took me back to my childhood and made me emotional. But in a good way. Thanks Emma , great talk.

[@tnetwork1]

I don’t know if i’ll ever feel good enough as parent Emma , i beat myself up when i fail or fall below standards i set for myself .

[@misocho04]

Took alot from this one , especially about our childhood trauma not defining us . Inspirational

[@RobinBrown-gq6ve]

One of the best ted talks i’ve heard in a while

[@DipenderJoiya]

Life is one BIG journey and too many people don’t enjoy it enough, too many don’t be present and happy in the moment. 😊

[@emalarue]

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[@nayeongbae40]

Tremendous talk Emma, i’m sure you are a true inspiration to many and especially people in your circle . You’ve overcome a lot .

[@suebailey2117]

Empowering lady !

[@raphaelskitchen]

You’re a phenomenal force of nature Emma. People like you change the world and I think you’ve changed my world a little during the process of this talk. Thank you so much for being a local inspiration and making yourself available to the people of Doncaster who really need role models like yourself.

[@emalarue]

What an amazing comment to make ❤

[@anthonyworth9292]

What a lovely comment x

[@ketanparmar6064]

Had never thought about trauma in this way before !!! How it can be turned into a super power. Love it !

[@emalarue]

Love this ❤

[@kristineflorescunanan]

Emma’s talk makes you rethink fear as a powerful ally rather than an enemy, empowering us to turn our deepest challenges into catalysts for growth and success. Truly inspiring!😊

[@emalarue]

Love this!

[@anthonyworth9292]

You could feel the fear leaving Emma even as she delivered her talk - incredible

[@emalarue]

@@anthonyworth9292 💜

[@kiara9312]

Love this , leading the way for us all !

[@RajuPaw-rd7dj]

I accepted a job i didn’t feel good enough to do Emma and overcame my fear. It was a life changing decision and i’ve went on to achieve so much since. GREAT SHARE !

[@emalarue]

Wonderful, Love this! Well done you 💪🏼

[@fatebeats203]

So good Emma, thank you 🙏

[@emalarue]

Thank you dude! ❤

[@fatebeats203]

@@emalarue Welcome!

[@songpv26]

I am my passport to freedom , thanks for the reminder ! I appreciate you !

[@StanleyRichards-z5v]

The bit i loved most Emma was the bit you reconnected with your father in your 30’s plus who isn’t without fault eh. Beautiful ❤️

[@emalarue]

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[@rannvijaysinghgamerrannvij6588]

That photo of you in the thumbnail of the kid you was very effective and got me in the feels .: i’m a visual person and it made your talk even better if that makes any sense to anyone !

[@emalarue]

That’s interesting to hear. The AV actually went awry on the day and it didn’t come on till way after it was meant too. But good to know it was still effective. Thanks for your comments❤

[@oksazo6j79]

Norway, Australia , Sweden, Thailand , so well travelled !!!!

[@PyeongSin]

Congrats on a great speech, beautifully told Emma.

[@JinSol-v4g]

Congrats you’ve done a great job here Emma and should be very proud of it . Well done to all concerned, great effort !

[@jaehyeonaebm]

I cant fathom how you could see and experience such things and be the person you are today . Sharing this 💯

[@goyungi]

Super talk and you’ve overcome so much to be the success you are today. You deserve every accolade. Motivating beyond belief !

[@sweetsquasher]

Never cried listening to a TED talk before but it was very moving, you spoke with such emotion. Thank you and you can tell you're a wonderful and inspiring mother to your daughter.

[@emalarue]

Thank you so much, it’s lovely to get such touching comments from people you do not know.❤

[@anthonyworth9292]

I was in the room and saw how moved everyone was, and the standing ovation at the end was memorable

[@praladpraladsingh1106]

Felt sadness thinking about you being homeless at one point. That’s another full talk on its own Emma ! Such an issue for many and you are a true inspiration!!!!

[@emalarue]

Thank you! You’re right, each minute is a whole separate talk on its own, but had to be brutal and cut it down / fit just the highlights and lowlights in.

[@IreneHouse-bg1we]

One of the talks of the year 👏

[@BradleyLawson-f8r]

Emma McSkelly thank you for being you, a courageous , brave and resilient lady. Thank you

[@emalarue]

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[@MAKSI-z3g]

Fear can work one of two ways. It can paralyse us and hold us back from achieving our full potential or we can face it and overcome it and truly grow !!!

[@emalarue]

100%!

[@SelmaBouley]

I love inspiring speakers like you !

[@bindaasnikhil334]

I encourage anyone to speak to someone, there’s always help , always a way out, always light at the end of the tunnel. Emma is proof .

[@emalarue]

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[@anthonyworth9292]

I had the absolute privilege of attending this event and listening to Emma's story which was both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. It is a true story of how you can't change the cards that life has dealt you, but you can change your outlook and approach and face down your fears to turn them into your secret weapon. Amazing story Emma, wonderfully told. Thanks for sharing

[@emalarue]

Thank you❤

[@JodieHide]

Beautiful words Ant - I also felt privileged to hear Emma’s story at this TedX event and feel incredibly inspired by her approach to facing fears.

[@KatherineHarper-v3v]

Emma , your story really resonates where me personally and is see alignment with the quote ‘ships are safe at harbour’ but that isn’t where they are supposed to be

[@emalarue]

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[@SudhakarSakala]

Courage is a word that springs to mind about you Emma, jumping on a plane to Aus , surviving adversity , entrepreneurial journey etc . Hugely inspiring , love this so much. ❤️

[@emalarue]

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[@khansherani]

*******childhood PTSD is CPTSD, it gives emotional dysregulation, like your system generating emotion got corrupted, there are emotions when not needed and there are no emotions when needed. Especially painful one, it feels like internal pain, a psychic wound. We need to teach everyone going through difficult emotions about Breathwork, Meditation, SE, IFST and Sitting with feeling on daily basis. It is a long and painful work, if you start early, it is better but because of no education and awareness in society it takes avg 20 to 30 yrs to recognize you have CPTSD. Simple breath work that u do 24X7 with compassionate meditation, SE and IFST can give you good results in 10 to 20 weeks and all of these you can do your own. The biggest hurdle is will power, the person sees these techniques very simple and time consuming and do not dedicate to these practices until hits his true bottom of life. A true close one can handhold and guide the other person.*****

[@DongGa-d3y]

Love the entrepreneurial part !! Worth waiting for and truly inspiring.

[@lim1mmv]

What a harrowing experience that must have been for you and your brother Emma. ❤️

[@ncmauctions3810]

A phenomenal and though-provoking talk! You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you - The NCM Team

[@emalarue]

Legend team.

[@shivram3848]

You are an example to many Emma McSkelly !!!

[@emalarue]

Thank you ❤

[@LorieMcCoy]

I agree it can be turned into a superpower!

[@shyamgaming0011]

Who doesn’t have a hang up or hang ups or trauma that has followed them through life. Really inspiring how you have used it almost as fuel to be better and do more. Really loved your talk. ❤️

[@emalarue]

Love this ❤

[@DeopMyunyungsangahn]

Agree !!!!! Our past doesn’t have to define our future

[@RobinBrown-gq6ve]

Listened twice now to this Emma

[@baeksasing65]

I appreciate you taking the time to share this with us all Emma.

[@gai1pmt]

Inspirational talk and presentation and i could really feel the emotion in it. Well done

[@BarbaraPerry-mu1qm]

One of the best talks i’ve heard. ❤

[@aurora2928]

Brilliant Emma !!

[@MariaPointing-q1t]

Incredible story . So proud of you Emma 🌸

[@emalarue]

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[@cjarvis0903]

Emma - you’re a courageous and special soul. What a true 🦒 you are, sticking your neck out to inspire and help others. I appreciate your message and your willingness to be so open.

[@emalarue]

This a lovely comment to read thank you @cjarvis0903 I appreciate you writing this!

[@chaqjbx]

You are resilience Emma !!! The ability to bounce back and keep going !! Love what you stand for !

[@WandaHatch]

Love the story telling and tips Emma. Great!

[@MohdUmar-gd4gj]

A tail of pure inspiration and how you turned your life around is remarkable. Hugely inspiring.

[@emalarue]

Thank you for your words!

[@jang2y7h]

Loved this i watched it twice and shared it with my network Emma .

[@yeeuntl82]

Really enjoyed this Emma. Thank you 🙏

[@scaredsowhat]

Congratulations Emma. Such an empowering talk and message to share with the world. You should be very proud! Way to go! From Dr Grant and the Scared So What team.

[@emalarue]

Thank you for your encouragement and kind words.

[@JaniceGoad]

Appreciate the authenticity in this.

[@KiranDhule-tz3si]

Well done Emma McSkelly and all at TEDxDoncaster. ❤️

[@emalarue]

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[@MaryMurphyinp9oh]

Fascinating talk , well done all !

[@AngelCunningham-dv3eu]

Super confident speaker

[@ross.g1]

A captivating watch... well done, Emma!

[@emalarue]

Thank you!

[@สุประนอมดวงสุวรรณ]

Love female entrepreneurs who are so empowering Emma !

[@HardikRathvaRathva]

Emma I found this very relatable , my family has had its fair share of problems and some of us have decided to go one way and others another way. Inspirational work. Appreciate the share

[@emalarue]

I agree with this wholeheartedly it’s either one extreme or the other. I often find in families plagued by addiction there is no invetween. It’s either use it as fuel for growth or go the other way as you say.

[@Fabio-dp2ue]

Amazing speaker Emma McSkelly !

[@emalarue]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@CatherinerDoe]

Totally agree you can turn it into a superpower

[@BridgetHayes-mb1rh]

Beautifully delivered, all the feels

[@MarinaCarita]

I always have let other peoples opinions hold me back Emma for years , trauma that i never set free , appreciate your talk very much !

[@emalarue]

Thank you

[@SallyRodriquez-ey5ov]

Keep shining !

[@GopalGopalnishad]

Sorry to hear the bit about the environments that let you down so badly . You are a very strong lady Emma. ❤️

[@emalarue]

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[@shinmiso66]

We can all be a guiding light for someone can’t we , even ourselves

[@darveshranga9592]

Hugely inspiring Emma !! The power of fear , so so true and a wonderful talk. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@emalarue]

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[@thebrettdscott]

Embracing fear is important, great speech Emma 🎉

[@emalarue]

Thank you!

[@linasmith2086]

Totally agree and isn’t it very sad that around 50 % of us don’t want to be like our parents .. maybe we should give them a break .. they are human too .. Mad world we live in & no one gets out alive

[@emalarue]

I think / hope as time moves on and the more we learn about parenting this percent will get less and less 🤞🏼

[@changbeotda45]

A mixture of beautiful story telling and advice too .

[@gemmapeebles]

Incredible story and an inspiration to so many battling with their greatest fear!

[@emalarue]

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[@DilwarSk-l5e]

Inspirational talk , speaker, lady, entrepreneur, daughter, mum !!!!

[@emalarue]

Thank you!

[@Mumbai_che_aaple_utsav_34vlog]

Well done on a great talk Emma. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A mixture of story telling, real passion and useful advice. Thank you 🙏

[@emalarue]

Thank you ❤

[@BridgetHayes-mb1rh]

Amazing , all the feels !!!!!!!!!

[@BridgetHayes-mb1rh]

Grateful for this one !

[@JORDANCullen-z9z]

Excellent talk and we are all battling something aren’t we. No one is unscathed and it’s very inspiring to see you’ve used your adversity as a catalyst to success. Resilience. ❤️

[@emalarue]

You are so right and Thank you ❤

[@gangshomk0o]

I bet a lot of us think about just saying yolo and getting on flights and seeing the world.

[@RebeccaLowe-ci6bs]

Love your message Emma !!!!!!

[@sarabell5757]

Emma I cried all the way through this ... I'm incredibly proud of you and the fire you have in that belly of yours. You are a true survivor and I will always have the highest regard for you as a truly beautiful human. Well done lass !!!

[@emalarue]

Ahh thank you ❤

[@ChelseaTrinh-yh5cs]

Love ambitious entrepreneurs like you !

[@EstelleReyes-yg3qv]

My father wasn’t perfect but i loved him x

[@piyushmathur1384]

Congratulations Emma. 🎉

[@emalarue]

Thank you ❤

[@jeongami49]

Congrats to all, fab ted talk.

[@JohanScholl]

Being vulnerable is ok isn’t it Emma as long as we rationalise it too, as you say not all fear is out to kill us !

[@emalarue]

It is ok, scary at first but ok.

[@JazzraDixon]

I was in tears at one point in this Emma, thanks for sharing this and being so open .

[@emalarue]

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[@amydoherty3682]

Emma you are such an inspiration! My dad showed me this talk and it’s incredible what you’ve achieved. I loved it!😊

[@emalarue]

Thank you ❤

[@amydoherty3682]

@@emalarue❤

[@MurielKennedy-it6xy]

Great tedx talk ! Thank you

[@Aniket.Gaming83]

Really enjoyed this speech Emma. Thank you for sharing so courageously i might add. Well done 👏

[@emalarue]

Ahh thank you

[@namnamgu]

Emmas talking about her mothers overdose when Emma was only 7 was actually really heart-breaking.

[@MaxineMacphe]

It is the Issue no-one is doing anything more to fix

[@KathySmith-fh2gr]

One of the best i’ve heard !!