After being in captivity for so long, I can't begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be home in Canada.
Christmas was the one time of year when my brothers surfaced at home, when my parents and grandparents congregated to eat my mother's roast turkey.
Contemplating Christmas when you are isolated and far from home brings its own unique pain.
I would like to especially acknowledge my home community of Calgary, and the people of central Alberta who made my dream of freedom a reality.