I used my captors names every chance I had. It was intentional, a way of reminding them that I saw them, of pegging them, of making them see me in return.

Getting on a plane is hard for me, but I do it, because travel is vital to me.

Contemplating Christmas when you are isolated and far from home brings its own unique pain.

The road to recovery will not always be easy, but I will take it one day at a time, focusing on the moments I've dreamed about for so long.

I don't think I'm unusual in that, in my 20s, like many people, I felt invincible.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

Every day I have many choices to make about who I want to be.