My participation as a TEDx Speaker while attending Korea International School Jeju

Chloe is growing up in South Korea, navigating "normal" teenage struggles, while also helping her family care for a younger brother with Fragile X Syndrome. Throughout her life, people have continually expressed pity for these circumstances, which has she has found both unnecessary and unhelpful. In her talk, Chloe will unpack nuanced differences between sympathy and empathy to specifically address how the former--while often well-intended--can produce unintended negative consequences. Although she is only in the 8th grade, this is the second Talk she has contributed to the TEDxKISJeju platform. Chloe is excited to share stories, lessons, and research conducted to make sense of circumstances faced by individuals and families who are impacted by ongoing challenges that are inspired by disability.  Chloe is a middle school student at the Korea International School, Jeju Campus. 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