Women in Somalia face almost unimaginable oppression. Amanda Lindhout faceoppressionsomalia Change image and share on social
I think that I find a lot of my healing out in the world. Amanda Lindhout findheallot Change image and share on social
Friendships that don't fit my life anymore have faded away, and new ones have come in. Amanda Lindhout anymorefadefit Change image and share on social
It was a slow understanding that my kidnappers really are a product of their environment. Amanda Lindhout environmentkidnapperproduct Change image and share on social
Many, including the Canadian and U.S. governments, try to provide family support while also maintaining a hard line about further fuelling terrorism and hostage-taking through ransom payments ... Still, try telling that to a mother, or a father, or a husband or wife caught in the powerless agony of standing by. Amanda Lindhout agonycanadiancatch share on social
The big-time journalists generally had kidnapping insurance through their news organizations. Usually, it would pay for a crisis response company to help negotiate for a hostage's release. Freelancers most often had none. Amanda Lindhout bigcompanycrisis share on social
Contemplating Christmas when you are isolated and far from home brings its own unique pain. Amanda Lindhout bringchristmascontemplate Change image and share on social
Getting on a plane is hard for me, but I do it, because travel is vital to me. Amanda Lindhout hardplanetravel Change image and share on social
After being in captivity for so long, I can't begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be home in Canada. Amanda Lindhout begincanadacaptivity Change image and share on social