Transformando Cicatrices en Arte | David Morales Gutiérrez. | TEDxElGuereo

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David Morales (Washi)

David Morales, known as Washi, was born with Retinosis Pigmentosa, a rare eye condition leading to blindness.
Despite his visual impairment, he developed a passion for music and poetry, which helped him cope with challenges.
He pursued music education, emphasizing the importance of education and perseverance for success.
David highlights the difficulties visually impaired individuals face in Bolivia, including inaccessible infrastructure and lack of support.
He shares personal experiences of bullying, abuse, and social isolation due to his condition, leading to anger and resentment.
David discusses the impact of sexual abuse from his brother, compounding his emotional struggles and contributing to negative views towards the LGBTQ+ community.
He acknowledges past wrongdoings and expresses a desire for personal growth and change.

The speaker describes past struggles with anger and violence, including attempting to murder friends and pushing a friend off a ledge.
They realized they were becoming a monster and felt worthless and unlovable.
During a concert in Santa Cruz, they felt God's presence and experienced a change.
They began to develop empathy and realized they were not worthless.
They started helping people and working on overcoming their homophobia.
They now use their experiences to help others and raise awareness about mental health.

The speaker encourages others to talk about their problems and seek help, offering three tips: talk about your problems, seek professional help, and don't give up.
They emphasize the importance of listening to others without judgment or trying to solve their problems.
They encourage people to keep trying even when they fail, using personal struggles with pornography and self-esteem as examples.
They suggest seeking help from God and sharing one's problems with others.
The speaker acknowledges that life can be difficult and that people may feel like they are in a crisis, but he encourages them to keep fighting and not give up.
They conclude by emphasizing the importance of listening, trying again, and seeking help when facing challenges.