7 TED speeches about the pain of human tragedy and struggle

Layfhaker chose a few stories of people who are faced with severe challenges. They not only broke, but also continue to help others and inspire by example.

1. On escaping from North Korea

As a child Honso Lee believes that live in the best country. But then it began a terrible famine. At age 14, Lee became a refugee in China, where every day is lived in fear that she be deported to their homeland, and there is torture, prison or even the death penalty. It's heartbreaking performance reminiscent of the people who live in constant danger. And that even a little help give them hope for a better life.

2. On the worst gift of

Stacey Kramer tells the story of the terrible gift that only a man can get. But it was he who changed her attitude to life and helped to understand that the most important thing for her.

3. On the fight against sexual slavery

Sunita Krishnan worked to save women and children from sex slavery. It tells the real stories of people who are victims of violence, including his own. The most frightening for them are not beatings, sickness, fear of death or rehabilitation, and condemning, bias or indifference on the part of society.

4. Life in Depression

Comedian Kevin Brill is living a double life. For most familiar he cheerful jovial, confident party-goer, the team captain. But only few know that for six years he was fighting with varying success with depression. Kevin tells his story and calls attention to people close to you. Some of them may be suffering from a terrible depression, but is afraid to admit it.

5. About search of forgiveness and self-deception

When the reporter Joshua Prager was 19, the bus on which he was riding, was in a terrible accident. Because of this trip, he stayed for the whole life paralyzed on one side. After 20 years Prager went in search of the driver, who broke his neck, hoping to hear two words: "I'm sorry."

6. About compassion

Daniel Goleman - the psychologist, dealing with the problems emotional intelligence. In his speech, he asks, why sometimes we become indifferent and lose the ability to empathize with others.

7. About persistent pain

Pediatrician Elliott Crane - a specialist in the treatment of chronic pain in children. Usually we think of pain as a consequence of an illness. But sometimes the pain itself becomes a disease, persists for many months and even years, making the life of a man in torment.