Rebuilding Life After Captivity

Exploring the challenges faced by former hostages in rebuilding their lives and the support available to them and their families. This chapter discusses the mental health challenges faced by former captives and the support provided by organizations. It emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed counseling, resilient skills, and coping mechanisms for adapting to a new normal after traumatic events. The impact of captivity on hostage families, including the constant stress, the importance of self-care, and the message of hope for reunification and resilience.