Dr. Itisha Nagar, a feminist educator and psychologist, captivated the audience with a deeply personal and powerful narrative on identity, difference, and collective healing. Reflecting on her own journey as a female child growing up in a society structured by patriarchal norms and expectations, she revealed how differences in society is often misunderstood and stigmatized. Through examples ranging from isolated tribes to the queer community, she challenged the very idea of "abnormality," framing it not as truth but as a construct of power. Her talk encouraged introspection—urging her listeners to embrace their own pain with honesty. She shared a moving classroom assignment to drive home the point that while everyone carries unique burdens, what unites us is the uncertainty of life. Dr. Nagar envisioned a world where we stop projecting our pain onto others and instead to accept the darkness within. Her message was not just enlightening—it was a heartfelt appeal to build a more compassionate and inclusive society. Dr. Itisha Nagar, a feminist educator and psychologist, captivated the audience with a deeply personal and powerful narrative on identity, difference, and collective healing. Reflecting on her own journey as a female child growing up in a society structured by patriarchal norms and expectations, she revealed how differences in society is often misunderstood and stigmatized. Through examples ranging from isolated tribes to the queer community, she challenged the very idea of "abnormality," framing it not as truth but as a construct of power. Her talk encouraged introspection—urging her listeners to embrace their own pain with honesty. She shared a moving classroom assignment to drive home the point that while everyone carries unique burdens, what unites us is the uncertainty of life. Dr. Nagar envisioned a world where we stop projecting our pain onto others and instead to accept the darkness within. Her message was not just enlightening—it was a heartfelt appeal to build a more compassionate and inclusive society. 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