Family Secrets — An Incest Survivor Speaks Out | Sadia Carone | TEDxFaurotPark

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of child sexual abuse, which may be distressing to some viewers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...

No one wants to be labeled "Incest Girl" or "The Girl Who Got Raped". But someone had to speak up, and that someone happens to be me. Sadia Carone has chosen to accept the risk of being called "Incest Girl" and/or "The Girl Who Got Raped" because she is eager to de-stigmatize being a survivor of sexual assault. She brings to our stage her experience as an actor (theater / TV / films) as well as her experience teaching English to executives and diplomats in Paris, France and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her talk is not angry. Her talk is not sexy. Sadia has been told that "she can find humor just about anywhere" – so despite the serious nature of this topic, you might find a humorous spin on a few situations!

Sadia has 2 BA degrees in English and French and is certified in Field Camera, Studio Camera, and Final Cut Pro. English is her first language – she also speaks French, Portuguese, and Spanish. She has been studying Hindi/Urdu, Russian, and Arabic. She recently received a certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell. She also loves playing guitar (Spanish classical acoustic/electric) 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