Summary of Thieves of Hope: Moving Past Your Worst Mistakes | Lara Love Hardin | TEDxSantaCruz

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

In this moving talk, Lara Love Hardin discusses the difficulties of moving on from mistakes. She shares her own story of being sent to jail and losing her son to Child Protective Services, and reflects on what she has learned from the experience. Love Hardin encourages viewers to remember that everyone makes mistakes, and urges them to be forgiving of themselves and others.

• 00:00:00 This video discusses the difficulties of moving on from mistakes, and how to do so in a way that is healthy and forgiving. Lara Love Hardin, an addiction recovery advocate, shares her story of being arrested on election night in 2008 and her son being taken away by Child Protective Services. She reflects on the experience, and encourages viewers to remember that everyone makes mistakes - even the most powerful people in the world.
• 00:05:00 In this TEDx talk, Lara Love Hardin discusses the importance of letting go of past mistakes and moving on. She shares her story of being sent to jail and the impact this had on her life. She encourages listeners to take a look at themselves critically and to not be afraid to try new things.
• 00:10:00 The speaker talks about the obstacles and barriers that people face when trying to re-enter the community after prison. She discusses how Doug Abrams helped her to see that she had more to offer than just her criminal record, and how the community can help to heal these barriers. She encourages people to be champions for those who need it, and to hope for a better day.