Navya was born one year after her sister died. She tells the story of learning what that meant for her, and what it didn't.

Please excuse the audio quality. Navya is a junior at Centerville High School and a member of her school’s Speech and Debate team, orchestra, and HOSA chapter. She believes that learning from our mistakes, discovering our identities, and working to improve ourselves are fundamental to shaping our contributions to our community and society as a whole. She hopes to provide comfort to those who feel like they are leading a life that isn’t truly theirs. In her free time, you’ll find her listening to all types of music or playing the violin. 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