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 event led to the tragic loss of the narrator's mother?

Describe the setting of the night when the fire occurred.

What actions did the narrator and their sister take before going to bed?

How did the narrator's father attempt to escape the fire?

What was the outcome for the narrator's mother during the fire?

How did the narrator cope with the trauma of the fire in the years that followed?

What significant change did the narrator experience regarding their feelings towards fire?

What are the two paths the narrator describes after experiencing trauma?

What did the narrator learn from fire dancing?

How does the narrator view the relationship between fire and their life now?