Sita's talk asks you to confront the issues surrounding chronic illness. She tells you firsthand about what it’s like to live with one and offers you a 3-point plan to help your spouse, children and co-workers with the lifelong challenges they experience with chronic illness.

Sita Sahasrabudhe - [email protected] - is a Registered Social Worker with epilepsy. She knows firsthand the challenges faced by people with chronic illnesses. She is an advocate for people with disabilities.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx