TED: How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | Sakinah Hofler

The video explores the concept of bearing witness through writing, using Anne Frank's diary as an example. It introduces a creative writing exercise to help individuals express and unsilence their experiences. The instructor shares personal stories to illustrate the exercise and provides techniques for storytelling. The video concludes with a personal story, emphasizing the power of storytelling in reclaiming one's narrative.

What does it mean to bear witness according to the text?

What is the significance of writing down experiences according to the text?

What are the three steps mentioned for using creative writing to bear witness?

Can you describe a personal experience where you felt you should have intervened but did not?

What are some examples of how the speaker has witnessed injustice?

What does the speaker mean by 'unsilencing' experiences?

How does the speaker suggest narrowing down the list of experiences?

What emotions does the speaker express when recalling the incident with the two boys after 9/11?

In what ways does the speaker feel alone during the luncheon with the big boss?

How does the speaker suggest using creative writing to reclaim power?