How I Adapt by Changing Weakness to Strength | Charisma Mangahas | TEDxCSULB

Problem solving, patience, and purpose are qualities affected after I became disabled, and by learning to adapt my weaknesses I found them to be my strengths. One of which is my website that is a vessel for what I find to be my newfound purpose that I hope grows in the future. Within our stories are weaknesses that when strengthened, unlock hidden potential. Charisma Mangahas is a third year Kinesiology student at California State University, Long Beach. In 2018, Charisma finished her first year of college at UCI when she was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes paralysis of the body. A tracheostomy tube was placed for her to breathe after her diaphragm was affected. To this day, doctors have been unable to determine the cause of the disease.
Charisma started a website, Mindful-Lei Thinking, to advocate and share her journey for others. She hopes that others may see that after experiencing a flip in her reality, she adapts to her disability while working hard to achieve her goals. Mindful-Lei Thinking not only shares her story but also provides other sources for people to learn more about GBS. She aspires to complete her degree and advocates to help others learn about topics like grief, accessibility, and mindfulness. 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