So much time is spent debating the lives and actions of those whose experiences we've never had. It's time to see change. Russell is a young person looks to show, not tell, the life they, and many others like them live. They are incredibly passionate about anything theatre related, and use their stage to share to share important stories. This year, Russell hopes to paint a narrative in the mind of the audience. By walking through the daily lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, Russell illustrates how different, yet similar the experiences they have had are. In their TEDx talk, Russell speaks on how being LGBTQ+ has changed them, not in some immense event, but rather in the everyday life they live. 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