Reimagine Forgiveness | Karli Butler | TEDxDePaulUniversity

While we are all the sum of our life experiences, not all of them come to us by choice. Karli Butler survived an acid attack and spent years recovering from it. No stranger to adversity, she’s managed to turn her trauma into triumph through storytelling, reflection and empowerment, which she discusses in her talk: “Reimagine Forgiveness.”
Butler proudly refers to herself as an activist, optimist and survivor. As an acid burn survivor, she uses her experiences and her scars to teach and empower. She is the Trauma-Informed Social Service Provider at Curt’s Café, a program that teaches life skills and training in food service to at-risk girls and teen moms to prepare them for jobs and parenting. Butler also is a 2010 alumna of DePaul’s College of Communication. Butler proudly refers to herself as an activist, optimist and survivor. No stranger to adversity, she’s managed to turn her trauma into triumph through storytelling, reflection and forgiveness. As an acid burn survivor, she uses her experiences and her scars to teach and empower. When she’s not serving as the Trauma-Informed Social Service Provider at Curt’s Café, you can find her running around her local parks with her adorable son, Zailen. Butler is a 2010 alumna of DePaul’s College of Communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sheilamerry1]

Karli is an inspiration to every single one of us. I am in awe of her strength and wisdom.

[@w.phillips1939]

Very moving, emotional, and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you!

[@karladair8821]

When you hold resentment, bitterness or unforgiveness towards another, you are bound to that person. Karli's story is a proven message that God can heal and our hearts can forgive. We applaud you Karli. Karl & Angelia

[@eileenheineman2433]

This is a powerful, important message. Thank you, Karli, for sharing your personal journey.

[@adrianwilloughby6889]

Just as powerful online as it was in-person in the room

[@delisanewwilliams9689]

Very powerful message. Praise God for your healing! Your story will help so many others.

[@jennylezan976]

Karli is an inspiration❤️

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You ARE special.

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Sending love from India Karli

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Powerful speech! In many ways than one. Thank you for helping us all heal.