Surviving Solitary Confinement: A Political Prisoner's Tale

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This chapter chronicles a political prisoner's harrowing experience of enduring solitary confinement in a Venezuelan military prison following his non-violent protest against the regime. From the initial decision to turn himself in to the psychological toll of isolation and deprivation, the speaker reflects on maintaining resilience and sanity, fueled by gratitude, prayer, and the unwavering support of loved ones. Despite facing sadistic treatment and psychological struggles, the narrative underscores the speaker's endurance and defiance against injustice in the face of extreme adversity.

If great leaders are those willing to suffer for their beliefs, Leopoldo Lopez is certainly a great leader.

After he led the massive 2014 Venezuelan protests that swept the nation, the regime of Nicolás Maduro sentenced Leopoldo to over a decade of political imprisonment. He suffered four years of solitary confinement and psychological torture before he escaped.

Leopoldo tells me about his time in prison and how he cultivated the mental strength to endure. The story of how he smuggled himself into exile is a truly remarkable one. Most of us will never experience military prison, but what Leopoldo discovered about surviving enormous stress is something each of us can learn from.

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To find out more about Leopoldo and his work, check out:

worldlibertycongress.org

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