Victim. Survivor. Thriver | Jelena Dokic | TEDxCurrumbin

Jelena shares her journey from being a victim to a survivor and thriving. Despite enduring severe abuse, bullying, and personal losses, she speaks to the transformative power of finding one's voice, breaking the silence on important issues, and embracing vulnerability. Jelena Dokic, a remarkable tennis prodigy, emerged from a tumultuous childhood in war-torn Yugoslavia. Emigrating to Australia, she faced adversity on and off the court. Through unwavering determination, Jelena ascended to become a Grand Slam semifinalist, inspiring millions with her resilience and tennis prowess. Her extraordinary journey underscores the power of the human spirit, showing that no obstacle is insurmountable with grit and determination. Dokic's story continues to motivate others to chase their dreams against all odds. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@lindaglass2853]

I love this lady, she's an amazing survivor

[@PetarGrbic-pf6dj]

Oh,she really is!Amazing woman....

[@lornawilliams550]

What an amazing person Jelena is. To rise up from adversity like that is truly remarkable. May she thrive forever.

[@anabanana7240]

Tears watching this. You are a survivor Jelena - so sorry you had to go through this.

[@helenaivanka3767]

My heart breaks hearing this story. May God give you the strength to keep shining. ❤

[@user-gd5rm4ud8k]

Most inspiring 22 minutes of my life. What an absolute Queen❤

[@Hickory-ez8gv]

I read her story and remember her success in tennis….you keep smiling keep encouraging and I’m glad you are interviewing on the court and love your voice and humor with interviewing the players; God bless you with love peace and joy each day!!!

[@monwalt88]

She's such a strong person. She's helping so many ppl by speaking out.

[@vitamcrae5115]

I've put this on my TO WATCH LIST...can't wait to watch...I think you are beautiful inside and out...keep doing this wonderful work Jelena, you are doing well. Through the mud..comes the lotus...❤

[@anchi86b]

You have a great testimony and a purpose! You are an inspiration. God bless 🙏

[@hannahmcglinn2567]

As inspiring as ever Jelena ❤

[@LoveMyLifestyleWithFionaJ]

Warrior woman. ❤

[@shirleylyle7135]

Thank for sharing Jelena x

[@paigecharron7564]

Jelena is an inspiration!!! She looks back for an instant, but moves forward, thriving. I get it. Survival is the minimum, thriving is the potential!

[@jayneforster5677]

I love this lady ! My mum just adores her! Her story is heartbreaking 💔 ! You can see it still affects her ! A few yrs ago I bought a book for my mum about Jelena ! She looks so broken still !😢

[@tennis4funn]

Love this , May God continue to accomplish his purpose on you!

[@sansamarawickrama8325]

I just watched this video and I was in a dark situation in my life. Jelena you make my life brighter. Keep your kindness and smile forever. ❤

[@drinkapavlovic]

Bravooooo Jelenaaa🌻

[@PetarGrbic-pf6dj]

Sjajna zena!!!

[@dafniargyrokrystallidou1775]

You are amazing! So inspiring!

[@PetarGrbic-pf6dj]

Oh Jelena!!! Ti si neverovatna Mladà zena,hrabra uporna i prellepa....Mi u Srbiji smo naslucivali ali nismo bili potpuno sigurni!Zaista si neopisivo hrabra...zelim ti zivot ispunjen samo srecom!!!,

[@ericmesser1]

This lady is a very fine tennis commentator………the best. Well done Jelena

[@PetarGrbic-pf6dj]

Jelena ti si jedan prelepi zid!!!Jaka i samosvesna....mnogo bih zeleo Da te upoznam!!SVAKA. CAST ANDJELE!!!

[@jayneforster5677]

Authorities should have been involved from the beginning! I don’t know how she could play .. Her father should be in prison!

[@Katrosemarie]

❤❤❤

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

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[@KathleenWylie-t9y]

I love you ❤️‍🩹 you are amazing Believe you can so true ❤

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

🎉 hello there 👋☺️😊😀😁🤠

[@thekrevolution]

It puts some of the bad press she had in her tennis career into real perspective, it was her father that created her turmoil.

[@milamali9168]

E, Jelence nase Jelence.

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

One was syedaqeelsajjad🎉

[@laurastojic6850]

⚖️💡🔌🔨🪪

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

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[@freezing5]

Sorry to hear that. No one should experience that.

[@jeffkornhauser5378]

I love *Jelly Donuts*

[@multioptioned]

Social media comments have motivated her to lose weight again! 👍

[@AbdalMalik-ye1df]

she is a survivor of free lifetime supply of donuts double gazed triple chocolate

[@multioptioned]

But the comments on her obesity have inspired her to go on another diet and lose weight again!

[@smja5768]

Kako je zalosno sta je sve trpela.. Prelepa, pre talentovana.. pre uspesna.. ne znam zasto je neko nije zastitio! Nema sanse da ljudi oko njih nisu znali sta joj radi! Kreten!