TED: I stepped out of grief -- by dancing with fire | Danielle Torley

The transcript narrates a personal story of a tragic house fire that resulted in the loss of the narrator's mother. It explores the family's struggle to recover and the narrator's journey of healing through art and fire dancing. The narrator discovers empowerment and peace by confronting their fear of fire, ultimately transforming trauma into art and teaching others the skill of fire dancing.

What caused the fire in the narrator's house?

• A lightning strike

• An unrepaired crack in the chimney

• A kitchen accident

• A faulty electrical wire

How did the narrator and their sister escape the fire?

• They climbed down a ladder

• They were rescued by firefighters

• They jumped into a stranger's arms

• They used a fire escape

What was the father's condition after the fire?

• He was unharmed

• He had minor injuries

• He was in critical condition

• He was missing

What did the two paintings given to the narrator symbolize?

• Past and future

• Success and failure

• Fear and recovery

• Love and hate

Where did the narrator first encounter fire dancing?

• In their hometown

• During a trip to Central America

• At a local festival

• In a dance class

What did fire dancing represent for the narrator?

• A form of meditation and empowerment

• A competitive sport

• A way to make friends

• A new career

How did the narrator practice fire dancing safely?

• By watching videos

• By practicing with unlit poi

• By attending a professional class

• By using real fire from the start

What did the narrator use to replicate the sound of fire?

• Rubber bands

• Wooden sticks

• Metal chains

• Plastic grocery bags

What is exposure therapy?

• A psychotherapy technique involving deliberate exposure to fears

• A type of physical exercise

• A method of avoiding fears

• A way to learn new skills

What choice does the narrator emphasize after experiencing trauma?

• To forget the past

• To seek revenge

• To choose a path of recovery

• To isolate oneself