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If not now, when? | Melynie Koch | TEDxHobartHighSchool

3,256 views · Published 10 April 2018 · 11:50 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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A young teen describes her life of emptiness and coming to a point where she can actually define herself.  Melynie was born and raised in Highland, Indiana until 2005, when her family moved to Hobart. She was six-years-old.  Melynie progressed through Hobart's educational system fairly normally, save for the fact that she always had trouble in school - not trouble learning, but trouble doing and turning in work. She was not diagnosed with a mental illness until seventh grade, though there was suspicion of something amiss as early as first or second grade. Melynie's experiences are vast and varied, though she hopes not to be viewed as just another "story". 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

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