Investigative journalism and reporting has become much more dangerous. This is especially true for journalists and sources in National Security - but it has been getting pretty bad for beat reporters and small outlets doing local reporting, too.

I can only ask of those who care about me and the issues in my case to support me and spread the word about what is going on.

Even if I didn't have the support that I have, I would still be fighting the same fights, and I would still be the same person that I am today.

I think the increased ubiquity of the internet and networked computing in general allowed me to have some tether no matter where I was geographically. I could log in to a computer from anywhere in the world and access the same information and the same people. It allowed me to transcend the physical differences.

I regret if my actions hurt anyone or harmed the United States. It was never my intent to hurt anyone. When I chose to disclose classified information, I did so out of a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.

I think we can achieve meaningful change, but only if we demand that the institutions themselves change their behavior.

There is far more to transitioning in the public eye than money, public relations, and logistics.