How I stopped being a ‘victim’ and restarted my life | Arman Abrahimzadeh | TEDxAdelaide

A label can stick, especially if people get to know someone through the lens of the mainstream media. Arman Abrahimzadeh's journey began when the media labelled him a 'victim' after his mother was murdered by his father in front of hundreds of witnesses.

Not willing to be known as a 'victim', through his continuous advocacy and community work in raising awareness of domestic violence, Arman changed the perception of the media, the general public and even his perception of himself.

Arman Abrahimzadeh established The Zahra Foundation to provide women who leave abusive relationships the opportunity to gain new skills and employment, and find safe homes for their families. He is an ambassador for White Ribbon and Our Watch, and a dedicated board and committee member for a number of organisations focused on ending disadvantage, including family violence.

[neldadanilevica]

Waw, I am a victor because I’ve survived through all the violence and abuse a great revelation!!! Thanks!

[olivierbilodeau]

Victims are dead, survivors are alive!!

[shadowboxing]

This actually changed the way i think about myself

[joseabad]

this is one of the best videos i have seen and it also changed my life

[janed]

The professionals keep you a victim to make their money from your suffering. I am a survivor of DV but refuse to be their victim anymore. Professionals still causing me problems but I will not be defined by their greed. I am committed to a good life a better future

[junebrogan]

Fantastic talk. Your passion about spreading the word about DV, will lead to some women’s life somewhere being saved. I am a survivor of DV, it still affects my life, but like you I have used it as a foundation for a career to help and inspire others.

[jackiebrown]

Thank you, you're a good man for speaking up about this. Such strength and determination is an inspiration.

[mychoice]

So proud of you. Your mum is too for speaking up and talking. I went through DV too. Good luck mate.

[BrianDonato]

Awesome content - Destroying victim mindsets is so important! It's something I discuss in the latest video on my channel as well, & providing a blueprint for my child on how to be tough & not embody victim mentalities. Thank you for the content.

[ProTroll]

Soooo where's the part where he teaches us how to stop feeling like victim's?

[lizzi_lil]

What a guy wow, you showed great courage, very articulate!


(To the annoying person with the loudest cough ever... you could’ve removed yourself from the audience!!!)

[tammyrye]

I did what they said to do I reached out I called the police, , Crisis centers, Even my local sheriff and district attorney Turney not only did I not get help but it was all turned on me. I lost my home I lost my business I lost everything. And now living in my car with my dogs. No help whatsoever no friends don't family after isolating myself. I've been traumatized my life will never be the same now tell me how to stop being a victim?

[ThePhoenix]

A powerful diginifed story
Thank you for sharing

[leilagoudarzi]

Hi, I am so sorry for what happened to your mother 😢 my niece was killed by her ex husband on 2005 in USA she was choked when she was sleeping she was 36 years old she was half Iranian and American her husband was from Philippines he died in prison two years ago I don’t know if he was killed or suicidal I am happy he died because he killed her for no reason ….
They were divorced and sharing the kids (3 kids) ….
روح مادرت شاد و يادش گرامى باد!!!!😢🙏❤

[johnnoe]

Never heard the part where he stopped being a

[annavarga]

This is it for me. I hope the world gives me a chance to live. I was going bozonk!!!!

[wrenshoe]

People try to stop coughing for 10m challenge

[manishchopra]

Well belief is something that should be reasonable and evolving. Or some people may choose reality over belief.

Your mother might have taught you well..but you need to take the next step, go on the next level by refining your understanding/view of the world.

Take care of your health man. World need you.

[Mio-byiu]

Jesus, he makes so many breaks. Like dude just talk