Self-reflection is often the most challenging thing someone can undertake, but in this emotional poem, Christopher O’Neill takes us on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Starting from his life at a young age and following up through his incarceration, Chris reflects on his younger self and the ways in which he has grown and changed. Christopher O'Neill is a Hudson Link Alumnus; He earned a Bachelor of Behavioral Science in 2011 and a Masters of Professional Studies in 2012 from New York Theological Seminary. For nearly a decade, Chris has assisted hundreds of men earn their degrees, who have become their own success stories. He embraces and understands the transformative power of higher education. Recently, Chris became a primary member of Voices from Within, an initiative dedicated to changing the prison culture and setting healthy examples for children with incarcerated parents. 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
