How many people do you truly know? Ava McHugh answers this question in her emotional talk while sharing a private story of her own regarding mental illness. Everyone has something that they struggle with privately, no matter how they appear on the outside. In this talk, Ava shares her “something” with the audience and urges us all to give a piece of ourselves to others. Ava McHugh is a Senior in the Leadership and International Relations program at James River High School. She is Student Council President, a Varsity athlete, and a mental health advocate. Her current work is focused on creating a podcast called The Humans of James River to give students a platform to share their stories. 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