How I Wrote My Way Out of Trauma | Benita-Maria Kelechi Opara | TEDxLagos скачать в хорошем качестве

How I Wrote My Way Out of Trauma | Benita-Maria Kelechi Opara | TEDxLagos

At 13, Benita survived a kidnapping, but the trauma stayed. In this talk, she shares how poetry became her therapy, her voice, and her path to healing. Discover how writing can help anyone process trauma, reclaim their story, and transform pain into strength. Benita-Maria Kelechi Opara, also known as Rialena, is a first-class graduate of Architecture and an award-winning spoken word artiste with over nine years of experience in poetry and performance. For her, spoken word transcends art—it is a powerful medium for expressing her faith, challenging perspectives and shaping culture as her architectural touch shapes spaces. Rialena has performed across diverse platforms and audiences. Her piece “I Have Decided” won the 2024 Ekpebiwo’m Spoken Word Challenge, earning acclaim for its depth and delivery. Beyond architecture and poetry, Rialena is a skilled public speaker who has trained over 100 students in the last two years on effective communication and presentation. She is also an experienced event host, an avid reader and researcher, and a contributing writer with a passion for thought-provoking articles. 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