TED: How I became part sea urchin | Catherine Mohr

The speaker recounts a scuba diving trip where they were injured by sea urchin spines. Despite the pain and danger, they managed to surface safely. The recovery process involved boiling the hand to neutralize toxins. During this time, a friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship, leading to marriage. The story concludes with a humorous reflection on how the body absorbed the sea urchin spine, symbolizing the unexpected turns in life.

What types of marine life did the narrator encounter while scuba diving?

Describe the incident that caused the narrator to pull their hand back.

What was the narrator's initial reaction upon discovering the sea urchin spines in their hand?

How did the narrator manage the pain from the sea urchin spines?

What unexpected event occurred just before the narrator's scheduled surgery?

How did the narrator's friends support them during their recovery?

What humorous conclusion does the narrator draw about their body after the incident?