The Weight of Conflict: Embracing the Personal in War Reporting

This chapter examines the profound emotional and psychological impacts of being a foreign correspondent in conflict zones. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on past experiences, particularly the Rwandan genocide and the war in Ukraine, the speaker highlights the struggle to balance journalistic impartiality with the personal connections formed during such tragedies. The discussion further touches on therapeutic outlets, like nature and gardening, as essential coping mechanisms for processing trauma and maintaining self-awareness amidst the chaos.