Dr Itisha sheds light on the lived experiences of women from marginalized communities, particularly the Gujjars/Gurjars, who face systemic violence, ostracism, and social stigma in India. Through real-life accounts and historical context, she explores how these women cultivate emotional resilience despite profound psychological trauma, societal neglect, and extreme adversity. Her talk highlights the strength, survival, and quiet courage of women whose stories often remain untold. Dr. Itisha Nagar, a trauma-focused psychologist, mental health researcher, and two-time TEDx speaker, who brings deep insight and empathy to every platform she engages with.A former Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Delhi, Dr. Nagar has conducted hundreds of talks and workshops across the country, mentoring students and raising awareness on critical issues like mental health, trauma, gender, feminism, and neurodiversity.She has been honoured with the Phenomenal SHE Award by the Indian National Bar Association as one of the 100 most influential women in India (2025), and the Best Use of Traditional Classroom for Mental Health Literacy Award by Bharat Dialogues.Passionate about making psychology accessible, she uses social media as a tool to simplify complex concepts for the everyday mind. Her mission: to make the world a more compassionate, just, and self-aware place — through the power of education. 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