Growing up in an incomplete family, Alice Chen struggled with finding her own sense of self identity, value, jealousy, and negativity. The change occurred when she attended an event called Day of Understanding, as she understands the importance of acceptance, both internally and externally. Junyi (Alice) Chen is a current junior at Folsom High. She is an active member and officer of the Model UN Club in FHS, an English teacher and board member of non-profit organization Eon English, a swimmer, and a pipa player. Outside of school, Alice also enjoys reading, painting, taking pictures, and doing crafts. Through TedxFolsom High Youth 2025, Alice hopes to bring to light the power of acceptance, through accepting ourselves and accepting others. 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