TED: Why I speak up about living with epilepsy | Sitawa Wafula

The speaker shares their journey with epilepsy, starting from their first seizure in high school to becoming an advocate for others with the condition. Despite facing challenges like dropping out of university and losing a job, they found purpose through writing and advocacy. They established Kenya's first free mental health and epilepsy support line and now work to reduce stigma and exclusion for people with epilepsy.

What event marked the beginning of the narrator's epilepsy journey?

• Receiving a gift

• Graduating from high school

• Her first full-blown seizure

• Winning a sports event

What was a significant challenge the narrator faced after her diagnosis?

• Traveling alone

• Finding a new hobby

• Dropping out of university

• Learning a new language

What was the narrator's academic pursuit before she had to drop out?

• Literature

• Medicine

• Actuarial Science

• Engineering

How did the narrator initially cope with her frustrations and questions about epilepsy?

• By writing and sharing her experiences on a blog

• By ignoring her condition

• By traveling the world

• By starting a support group

What initiative did the narrator start to help others with epilepsy?

• A cooking class

• A travel agency

• A mental health and epilepsy support line

• A sports club

What misconception about people with epilepsy did the narrator aim to challenge?

• That they are excellent athletes

• That they have no talents

• That they are always happy

• That they can never live independently

What was the narrator's main message in her advocacy work?

• Epilepsy cannot be managed

• Epilepsy is a rare condition

• People with epilepsy should avoid public speaking

• Engaging with people with epilepsy is important to break stigma